H.R. No. 1239



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, G. M. "Corky" Rhea and Patsy Rhea of Midland marked a 
milestone in their lives together when they celebrated their 50th 
wedding anniversary on February 15, 2003, at Fairmont Park Church 
of Christ; and
	WHEREAS, United in matrimony on December 6, 1952, in Lone 
Camp, Mr. and Mrs. Rhea have shared a loving union that has been 
blessed with four children and six grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, The couple moved to Midland in 1966 after having 
lived in Perryton as well as in several cities in eastern New Mexico 
and West Texas; Mr. Rhea is retired from TRW Reda Pump, while Mrs. 
Rhea is still employed as an office receptionist; and
	WHEREAS, Valued members of their community, Mr. and Mrs. Rhea 
are congregants of Fairmont Park Church of Christ; Mr. Rhea also 
belongs to the National Indicator Fraternity and the Amateur 
Softball Association Hall of Fame and is chaplain for the Sons of 
Confederate Veterans; and
	WHEREAS, For half a century, the Rheas have enjoyed an 
enduring union filled with many happy times and cherished family 
memories, and it is a privilege to honor them at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate G. M. "Corky" Rhea and Patsy Rhea 
on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to 
them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rhea as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1239 was adopted by the House on May 
23, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House