78S30771 MDM-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 246



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
celebration, and on May 31, 2003, O. D. and Elizabeth Bretches of 
Midland marked this significant milestone with a family dinner at 
Pappadeaux Restaurant in Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Bretches and the former Elizabeth Davis 
exchanged their wedding vows on May 27, 1953, in a ceremony held in 
Denison; through the years, their close and enduring relationship 
has served as an inspiration to their wide circle of loved ones and 
has been the source of much happiness and contentment for these two 
committed individuals; and
	WHEREAS, The heart of a close-knit family, Mr. and Mrs. 
Bretches have been blessed with two daughters, Debra Bretches and 
Susan Ray, and four grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Bretches was employed as a part-time bookkeeper 
with St. Luke's United Methodist Church, where the couple are 
valued congregants; Mr. Bretches retired in 1985 from a career with 
Arco Oil and Gas that spanned more than three decades; in addition 
to their church involvement, the couple participate with the Arco 
Retiree Club and several bridge groups; and
	WHEREAS, For half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Bretches have 
brought much happiness and contentment into each other's lives, and 
it is a pleasure to honor them at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate O. D. and 
Elizabeth Bretches on the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding 
anniversary and extend to them best wishes for continued happiness; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Bretches as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.