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H.R. No. 1525
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bill and Wynell Rickey of Midland marked a special
milestone in their lives when they celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary on May 17, 2003, with a dinner and reception at
Kesslers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rickey were wed on May 19, 1953, in
Duncan, Oklahoma; in the ensuing years, they have been blessed with
two children, Steve and Glen Rickey, as well as five grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Before moving to Midland in 1970, the Rickeys lived
in Durango, Colorado, and Altamont, Illinois; Mr. Rickey worked for
Humble Oil and Refining Company and Exxon, while Mrs. Rickey was
employed as an assistant manager for Skibell's during her career;
and
WHEREAS, Valued members of their community, Mr. and Mrs.
Rickey belong to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4149, American
Legion Post 19, and the Elks BPOE Lodge 2086; and
WHEREAS, For half a century, this devoted couple have shared
an enduring union filled with many happy times and cherished family
memories, and it is a privilege to recognize all they have
accomplished in their life together; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bill and Wynell Rickey on the
joyous occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to
them best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rickey as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1525 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House