H.R. No. 965



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
celebration, and on May 2, 2003, Houston residents Willie "Bill" 
French, Jr., and Florence French are marking this memorable event 
in their marriage; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. French pledged their vows on May 2, 
1953, in a ceremony officiated by Father George A. Wilson at St. 
Anne de Beaupre Church in Houston; over the course of their close 
and enduring relationship, the couple have demonstrated a deep 
love, trust, and admiration for each other, and they remain a source 
of inspiration to their loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, The Frenches take great pride in their close-knit 
family, which includes seven children, Carol, Vanessa, Michelle, 
Willie III, Charleta, John, and LaDonna, 11 grandchildren, and 
three great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated homemaker, Mrs. French devoted untold 
time and energy as a volunteer with PTA and other school activities 
and as a den mother when her children were young; she was named 
Mother of the Year and also worked outside the home for a time 
following the birth of her sixth child; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. French retired from Armco Steel after a career 
that spanned 28 years and then began his own air conditioning and 
heating business, Tools Enterprises; and
	WHEREAS, Admired residents of their community, the couple are 
charter members of St. Monica Catholic Church, where Mr. French 
serves as a Eucharist minister and lecturer; a past president of St. 
Vincent de Paul he is also a fourth degree Knight and executive 
board member of the Knights of Peter Claver, while Mrs. French 
participates with the Ladies of Knights of St. Peter Claver; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. French have shared the trials and 
triumphs of five decades together, and their commitment to each 
other gladdens the hearts of their loving circle of family and 
friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Bill and Florence French on the 
occasion of their 50th 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. French as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Turner

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 965 was adopted by the House on May 2, 
2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House