78R17109 JH-D

By:  Bohac                                                        H.R. No. 1368


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 30th wedding anniversary is truly cause for a joyous celebration, and on June 1, 2003, Johnnie and Ruth David of Houston are marking this significant event in their life together; and WHEREAS, A native of Columbus, Texas, Mr. David moved to Houston in 1953 after serving his country as a member of the United States Navy; also a native Texan, the former Ruth Marie Yates was born in Shelbyville and moved to Houston to work for Southwestern Bell in 1951; the couple met at a dance in December 1969, and they pledged their wedding vows on January 6, 1973; and WHEREAS, Over the course of their marriage, the Davids have shared a close and fulfilling relationship that has been made even richer through the expansion of their family, which now includes three children and four grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. David have shared the trials and triumphs of three decades together, and their devotion to each other serves as an inspiration to their family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Johnnie and Ruth David on the memorable occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary and extend to them heartfelt best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. David as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.