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78R16202 MDM-D

By:  Geren                                                        H.R. No. 1147



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for a 
celebration, and on May 2, 2003, Preston and Colleen Geren of Fort 
Worth marked this joyous occasion in their lives; and
	WHEREAS, The couple's first date, attending a football game, 
was arranged by their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Amon Carter; the Gerens 
exchanged wedding vows on May 2, 1953, and over the course of their 
close and enduring union, they have demonstrated a mutual love, 
respect, and admiration that serves as an inspiration to their 
close-knit circle of loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, The couple take great pride in their five children, 
Beauford, Eva, Chandra, Charlie, and Pete, and their joy in their 
family has been compounded as they have welcomed 11 grandchildren 
through the years; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Geren's civic involvement has included 
participation in the work and activities of the Junior League of 
Fort Worth and serving on the board of the All Church Home and as a 
parade committee member for the Fort Worth Livestock Show; and
	WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, Mr. Geren fought in the 
Battle of the Bulge and was awarded a Silver Star; today, he is  
retired from a notable career as an architect and engineer; and
	WHEREAS, Treasured by their family, friends, and community, 
which they have faithfully served in many ways, Mr. and Mrs. Geren 
have shared life's trials and triumphs for half a century, 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 Preston and Colleen Geren on the 
memorable 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. Geren as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.