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78R14315 KMP-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 1245



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 
who have shared 50 happy and fulfilling years of marriage is truly a 
momentous event worthy of special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Dorothy and Thomas Dollahite of Midland 
commemorated this noteworthy event in their lives in a memorable 
way on February 1, 2003, with a scrapbook party and trip; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Dollahite and the former Dorothy Crank were 
united in marriage on February 1, 1953, at a ceremony held in El 
Paso; over the course of their marriage, Mr. Dollahite pursued 
successful careers in corporate aviation and in the U.S. Army, 
ultimately retiring with the rank of colonel, and his wife served as 
a hospice volunteer and dedicated homemaker; and
	WHEREAS, Before moving to Midland, the Dollahites made a home 
for themselves and their two children, Thomas and Marlyss, in 
several Texas cities, as well as in Washington state, Alabama, and 
New Jersey; today active members of the Permian Basin community, 
they worship at the Christian Church of Midland and pursue their 
individual interests through their involvement in the Midland 
Woman's Club, Delta Gamma Alumni, the A&M Club, and the Quiet 
Birdmen; and
	WHEREAS, Since exchanging their vows half a century ago, Mr. 
and Mrs. Dollahite still look forward to each day with the same 
sense of adventure that first sparked their romance, and it is a 
pleasure to honor these fine citizens on their 50 years together as 
husband and wife; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Dorothy and Thomas Dollahite on the 
joyous occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to 
them warmest best wishes for many more years of continued 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Dollahite as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.