78S40634 JNC-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 83 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Don and Betty Ewan of Midland are marking a golden 
milestone in their lives on June 19, 2004, as they celebrate their 
50th wedding anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, More than half a century ago, a handsome Phi Delt 
from Wichita, Kansas, sat next to a beautiful Zeta from Pampa at a 
Southern Methodist University Student Council meeting; she asked to 
borrow his pen and refused to return it until he agreed to buy her a 
cup of coffee; and
	WHEREAS, This fateful purchase led to the joyous union of 
Mr. and Mrs. Ewan on June 19, 1954, and since that time this devoted 
couple have nurtured a relationship that grows ever-stronger in 
love, respect, and mutual adoration; they have been blessed with 
two daughters, Linda Carol and Brenda Joyce, two sons-in-law, Jerry 
Roudebush and Jim Shute, and three grandchildren, Scott Roudebush, 
Laura Shute, and Molly Shute; and
	WHEREAS, Respected residents of the Midland community, the 
Ewans can often be seen side by side, serving in a food kitchen, 
helping with a Sunday school dinner, hosting a brunch complete with 
a raucous game of bridge, or playing a round of golf; and
	WHEREAS, This globetrotting duo have enjoyed trips to 
Singapore, Mexico, and Europe; in celebration of their 50th 
anniversary, they plan to share their love of traveling with their 
children and grandchildren as the family embarks together on trips 
to New York City, Washington, D.C., and Alaska; and
	WHEREAS, For five decades this committed couple have 
supported one another through trials and triumphs, and the devotion 
they share continues to enrich the lives of all who are privileged 
to know them; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Don and Betty Ewan on 
the occasion of 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. Ewan as an expression of high regard from 
the Texas House of Representatives.