H.R. No. 199



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In commemoration of their golden wedding 
anniversary, Roy and Betty Henderson of Midland traveled to 
Spokane, Washington, where they were the honorees at a 
family-hosted dinner at the Klinkerdagger Restaurant on the banks 
of the Spokane River; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Henderson and the former Betty Scott were 
married on September 8, 1953, in Santa Anna, Texas; throughout 
their marriage, the couple have enjoyed a fulfilling relationship, 
and they have been blessed with a fine family that includes their 
daughters and sons-in-law, Dana and Richard Mattox, and Sharlet and 
Major Chip Lynn, and two granddaughters, Callie and Abbie Lynn; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Henderson is retired from a career as an 
elementary school teacher, while Mr. Henderson worked in the oil 
field service industry and later managed domestic operations for 
Baker Hughes; since their marriage, they have also lived in Hobbs, 
New Mexico; Levelland and Houston, Texas; Sterling and Denver, 
Colorado; and Dickenson, North Dakota; and
	WHEREAS, Valued congregants of First Baptist Church of 
Midland, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson are certified ombudsmen who 
advocate in behalf of residents of nursing homes and assisted 
living facilities; they share their time and resources as 
participants with Community and Senior Services of Midland, Inc., 
through which they help with the Meals on Wheels program and the 
RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program); and
	WHEREAS, Together, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson have shared the 
trials and triumphs of half a century, and it is a pleasure to join 
in honoring them at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Roy and Betty 
Henderson of Midland on the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding 
anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Henderson 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. 199 was adopted by the House on 
October 10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House