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                                                                  H.R. No. 1251



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for a 
joyous celebration, and on October 1, 2003, James and Mimi Blackmon 
of Horseshoe Bay are marking this memorable occasion in their 
marriage; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Blackmon and the former Mimi McLarty pledged 
their wedding vows in a ceremony held on October 1, 1953, in 
Wichita, Kansas; over the course of their enduring relationship, 
the couple have demonstrated a deep love, trust, and admiration for 
each other, and they remain a source of inspiration to all those who 
know them; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with two children, Stephanie Lynn Blackmon 
Rogers and Stephen Lee Blackmon, Mr. and Mrs. Blackmon delight in 
spending time with their close-knit family, which includes their 
grandchildren, Ross and Tyler Blackmon and Scott, Todd, and 
Jennifer Jill "J. J." Rogers; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Blackmon has been a dedicated homemaker 
throughout her marriage; Mr. Blackmon was a member of the armed 
forces who served his country with distinction during the Korean 
War; he was employed with the San Diego Corporation and the Murphy 
Oil Company, served as financial vice president of the Roden Oil 
Company, and retired from that company in 1975 to become an 
independent oilman; and
	WHEREAS, After living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Midland, the 
Blackmons moved to Horseshoe Bay in 1990; they continue to enjoy a 
mutual interest in bridge, golf, and visiting at the lake with 
family and friends; and
	WHEREAS, Together this devoted couple have shared the trials 
and triumphs of half a century, and it is truly a pleasure to join in 
honoring them at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate James and Mimi Blackmon on the 
happy occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 
warmest best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Blackmon as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1251 was adopted by the House on May 
23, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House