78R11147 MW-D

By:  Merritt                                                      H.R. No. 752



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jack and Betty Gilbert of Lindale recently 
commemorated a special milestone in their lives when they 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, United in matrimony on March 6, 1953, at the Prairie 
Creek Baptist Church in Lindale, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert have been 
blessed with three sons; over the years, they have proudly watched 
their extended family grow to include six grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Gilbert was employed with East Texas Savings 
and Loan until her retirement; Mr. Gilbert is retired from Southern 
Pacific Railroad, the Cotton Belt Route, and remains involved in 
the cattle business; they are both active members of the First 
Baptist Church in Lindale; and
	WHEREAS, For half a century, this loving couple have enjoyed 
an enduring union filled with many happy times and cherished family 
memories, and it is indeed a privilege to honor them for all they 
have accomplished in their life together; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Jack and Betty Gilbert on the 
joyous 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. Gilbert as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.