78S30818 MW-D

By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 275



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Bob and Dorothy Phillips of Quitman marked a special 
milestone in their lives when they celebrated their 50th wedding 
anniversary on June 26, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, United in matrimony in Winnsboro, Mr. Phillips and 
the former Dorothy Galloway have shared an enduring union blessed 
with three children, twin daughters Brenda Hoffer and Glenda Brown 
and son Randy Phillips; over the years, they have proudly watched 
their family grow to include sons-in-law Michael Hoffer and Jack 
Brown, daughter-in-law Glorie Phillips, and four grandchildren; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips worked for Humble Oil in East Texas and 
South Texas, and he retired from Exxon Company USA after 41 years of 
service; Mrs. Phillips also retired from Exxon with 30 years of 
service; they moved from Corpus Christi to Quitman, where they are 
valued members of the community and congregants at the First 
Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, For half a century, this devoted couple have 
nurtured a strong bond of love, filling each other's lives with many 
happy times and cherished family memories, and it is a pleasure to 
recognize all they have accomplished in their life together; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Bob and 
Dorothy Phillips on the joyous occasion of their golden 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. Phillips as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.