SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 763

	WHEREAS, On August 15, 2002, Robert and Mary Sue Gottschall 
of Victoria celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, and this 
occasion provided a fitting opportunity to reflect on their lives 
and enduring relationship; and

	WHEREAS, Born in Mangum, Oklahoma, in 1918, Mary Sue Mills 
excelled at the piano from an early age, performing her first 
recital at age eight; a woman of many talents, she also prospered 
in her studies, graduating valedictorian of her high school and 
earning a scholarship to Oklahoma University; and

	WHEREAS, A true Texan, Robert Gottschall was born in Dallas 
in 1915; his activity in the local theater scene caught the 
attention of Hollywood, and he soon found his way onto the big 
screen in such movies as The Grapes of Wrath, in which his 
character mistakenly informs a friend, "All them Okies is 
hard-lookin'."; and

	WHEREAS, When America entered World War II, Mr. Gottschall 
enlisted and received training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where
Mary Sue was employed; spotting a beauty that put all the red 
carpet starlets to shame, Robert declared to a nearby officer, 
"You see that woman over there?  I'm gonna marry her."; and

	WHEREAS, After sweeping each other off their feet to a 
Benny Goodman record on their first date, the couple later 
exchanged vows in Asbury Park Methodist Church and began a long, 
happy journey that has taken them around the world and blessed 
them with many memories and recognitions; and

	WHEREAS, After the war, the couple returned to Robert's 
Beverly Hills home so that he could continue his movie contract; 
he was recalled to the Army in 1948 and remained in service until 
his retirement in 1963; the family spent time stationed in such 
places as Japan and Taiwan, where Robert introduced Little League 
baseball; and

	WHEREAS, This loving couple has watched their three 
children, Robert Byron, Mark, and Nancy, grow and inherit their 
parents' artistic talents; their family has now grown to include 
six grandchildren, Joseph "Geno", Ari, Michael, Ariel, Josh, and 
Ashley; and

	WHEREAS, Robert and Mary Sue have been blessed with 60 
wonderful years together, a large and loving family, and friends 
the world over, and it is a privilege for the Texas Senate to join 
others in honoring them on the occasion of their anniversary; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 
Robert and Mary Sue Gottschall on their 60th wedding anniversary 
and wish them much happiness as they continue their journey 
together; and, be it further 

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Mr. and Mrs. Gottschall as an expression of high regard from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                      Armbrister




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate