H.R. No. 529



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, An 80th wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
celebration, and on March 17, 2003, M. O. "Mo" and Ada Wells of 
Scroggins are observing this momentous milestone in their marriage; 
and
	WHEREAS, Both natives of Vian, Oklahoma, Mr. Wells and the 
former Ada McIntyre were born into families that moved to other 
states and eventually relocated to the Dallas area; the stepmother 
of Mr. Wells and the father of Miss McIntyre were related, which 
brought the families together socially; and
	WHEREAS, At the age of 18, Mr. Wells was working as an 
elevator operator in the Medical Arts Building, while 14-year-old 
Miss McIntyre was employed at Titche's Department Store; on March 
17, 1923, the young couple, with their parents in attendance, 
exchanged wedding vows at the Dallas County Courthouse while Mr. 
Wells was on a 15-minute break; the bride had to quit her job when 
her employer discovered she was married, and the newlyweds for a 
time lived on the groom's income of $16 per week; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Wells retired in 1969 after spending 
most of their careers at Titche's, he in maintenance and she in the 
monogramming department; after living in Florida for several years, 
they moved in the mid-1980s to Scroggins, where they continue to 
live independently; beloved members of their community, the couple 
are members of the Winnsboro Church of Christ; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with a fine family that today spans five 
generations, Mo and Ada Wells take great pride in their daughter, 
Marion Stillwell, and her husband, Bob, and their sons, Clarence 
Ray Wells, and his wife, Dorothy, and Richard Wells and his wife, 
Patsy; they enjoy the love and affection of their grandchildren, 
great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and delight 
their family and many friends with their wit and cheerful 
dispositions; and
	WHEREAS, For eight decades, Mr. and Mrs. Wells have shared 
many happy times and cherished memories; their commitment to each 
other serves as an inspiration to their loved ones, and it is indeed 
appropriate that they be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate M. O. "Mo" and Ada Wells on the 
occasion of their 80th wedding anniversary and extend to them 
warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Wells as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hughes

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 529 was adopted by the House on March 
19, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House