78R17312 MDM-D

By:  Eissler                                                      H.R. No. 1373



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
celebration, and in June 2003, Karl and Ramona Whisennand of The 
Woodlands are marking this milestone in their marriage; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of five decades, Mr. and Mrs. 
Whisennand have enjoyed a happy and fulfilling relationship that 
serves as an inspiration to their close-knit circle of loved ones; 
they have been blessed with a fine family, including three 
children, Jeff and Mitch Whisennand and Beth Whisennand Beethe; 
three grandchildren, Jason Whisennand, Jessica Whisennand Beethe, 
and Matthew Weidenheft; and two great-grandchildren, Chloe and 
Phoenix Whisennand; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Whisennand has been a dedicated homemaker 
throughout her marriage and, with her husband, is a founding member 
of Bammel Road Church of Christ in Houston and a congregant of 
Spring Woodlands Church of Christ in The Woodlands; Mr. Whisennand 
is a graduate of the University of Illinois and retired at the close 
of a notable 36-year career with Shell Oil Company; and
	WHEREAS, Now enjoying their well-deserved retirement, the 
couple's shared activities include volunteering at M. D. Anderson 
Cancer Center in Houston, participating with their church's Bible 
study life group, and enjoying the companionship of their Lakeland 
Terrier, Maggie; moreover, Mrs. Whisennand is an accomplished 
artist and longtime member of the Northwest Houston Republican 
Women's Club, while Mr. Whisennand devotes some of his leisure time 
to golfing and woodworking; and
	WHEREAS, Together, this couple have shared the trials and 
triumphs of half a century, and their commitment to each other 
gladdens the hearts of their family and many friends; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Karl and Ramona Whisennand on their 
50th 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. Whisennand as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.