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                                                                  H.R. No. 1353



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Leland and Frankie Lee Lawson of Houston are 
commemorating a special event in their life together when they 
celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary on May 29, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, United in matrimony on May 29, 1935, in their 
pastor's home, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson have been blessed over the years 
with two daughters, six grandchildren, and seven 
great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lawson worked for Layne Texas Company overseeing 
many of the water wells drilled in the Houston area, as well as the 
drilling of piers for the city's freeway system and downtown 
skyscrapers; Mrs. Lawson, who often cooked for the crew on her 
husband's jobs, brought in extra income by sewing and crocheting; 
and
	WHEREAS, Longtime residents of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson 
are valued members of the community and devoted congregants at 
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, and Mrs. Lawson continues her quilting; 
for nearly 50 years, the couple were active in the Square & Round 
Dance community as dancers and instructors; they stay busy 
gardening and canning, supplying family members with fresh produce, 
grape jelly, and dill pickles; and
	WHEREAS, For 68 years, this devoted couple have built an 
enduring union, filling each other's lives with many happy times 
and cherished family memories, and they are truly an inspiration to 
their family and friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Leland and Frankie Lee Lawson on 
the joyous occasion of their 68th 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. Lawson as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Bohac

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1353 was adopted by the House on May 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House