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78S30769 MDM-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 248
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary is truly cause for
celebration, and on May 29, 2003, Kyle and Beula Neill of Midland
marked this momentous milestone in their lives with a family
gathering at Green Tree Country Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Neill married the former Beula Williams on May
29, 1943, at First Baptist Church in Coffeyville, Kansas; through
the years, their enduring relationship has served as an inspiration
to a wide circle of loved ones and has been the source of much
happiness and contentment for these two committed individuals; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Neill take great pride in their
close-knit family of three children, Johelen Tower, Lessie Griffin,
and Don Neill, and several grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Mrs. Neill retired from JW Cooper
Construction in Odessa, where she served as office manager and
accountant; Mr. Neill retired from Shell Oil Company in 1979 after a
career spanning more than 30 years, and he then worked as an
independent consultant until 1986; and
WHEREAS, The couple lived in Bryan and Odessa before moving
to Midland in 1987; they have been active congregants of First
Baptist Church in Midland and Odessa, and Mrs. Neill has been
involved with Bible study; and
WHEREAS, Together, this devoted couple have nurtured a strong
bond of love and filled each other's lives with great joy, and it is
a privilege 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 Kyle and Beula
Neill on the occasion of their 60th 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. Neill as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.