H.R. No. 24 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 
who have shared 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 
notable occasion; and
	WHEREAS, Don and Doris Miller of Midland commemorated this 
special event in their lives on July 19, 2003, with a barbecue at 
Calvary Assembly of God Family Center hosted by their children; and
	WHEREAS, United in marriage on July 20, 1953, at the Assembly 
of God Church in Plains, Mr. Miller and the former Doris Kee have 
seen their relationship grow in love and respect with each passing 
year; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Miller was a valued employee of Ralph Drilling 
Company and was also a truck driver until his retirement in 1999, 
while Mrs. Miller's employment has included positions at Texas 
State Optical, 7-Eleven, and Gibson's; and
	WHEREAS, The Millers are blessed with three children, Jerry, 
Donna, and Steve, all of whom have benefited immeasurably from 
their parents' unfailing love and guidance, and the couple have 
also happily welcomed the addition of six grandchildren into the 
family fold; and
	WHEREAS, For 50 years, Mr. and Mrs. Miller have shared a union 
filled with many wonderful times and joyful memories, and their 
relationship remains a source of inspiration to their family and 
many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Don and Doris 
Miller on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere 
best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Miller as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 24 was adopted by the House on 
September 16, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House