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78R17774 WMS-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 1531



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 
who have shared 60 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 
notable occasion; and
	WHEREAS, James D. Ross, Sr., and Billie Ross of Midland are 
commemorating this event in their lives in June 2003, when they will 
celebrate their 60 years of mutual affection and devotion with a 
family cruise to Alaska; and
	WHEREAS, United in marriage on April 16, 1943, in Rockwall, 
Texas, the couple have seen their relationship grow in love and 
respect with each passing year; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ross is a certified public accountant who was a 
valued employee of U.S. Steel Corporation early in his career and 
retired as president of Tipperary Corporation in 1989; Mr. Ross is 
currently associated with Hy-Bon Engineering Company, the board of 
directors of Texas Mutual Insurance Company, and a number of civic 
and professional organizations, while Mrs. Ross is a dedicated 
homemaker and an active member of the Midland County Republican 
Women; and
	WHEREAS, The Rosses are blessed with three children, Janet 
Antonson, James D. Ross, Jr., and Jonathan Ross, all of whom have 
benefited immeasurably from their parents' unfailing love and 
guidance; and
	WHEREAS, For six decades, Mr. and Mrs. Ross have enjoyed a 
union filled with many wonderful times and joyful family memories, 
and their relationship remains a source of inspiration to the 
family and many friends of this fortunate pair; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate James D. Ross, Sr., and Billie Ross 
on their 60th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best 
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Ross as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.