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H.R. No. 269
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert and Edith Garst of Midland celebrated a
remarkable 65 years together on June 27, 2005, and they
commemorated this special occasion with a trip to Banff, Canada;
and
WHEREAS, Joined in matrimony in a ceremony held in
Marshfield, Missouri, Mr. Garst and the former Edith Anderson share
a rewarding marriage that has been richly blessed with two
children, Judith Brown and Robert Garst, Jr., five grandchildren,
and 14 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated homemaker throughout her marriage, Mrs.
Garst enjoys memberships with various civic organizations,
including the PEO Chapter EP, Permian Basin Landmen's Auxiliary,
Women's Club of Midland, Service Civic and Social Club, Los
Comarados, En Amie Review Club, and Tejas Garden Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garst enjoyed a 38-year career with Amoco,
served as vice president of land and acquisitions for Flag-Redfern
Oil, and is currently with Garst Company; his leadership and
expertise benefit numerous professional and civic organizations,
including national, state, and local landmen's associations, the
West Texas Geological Society, and the Exchange Club; a foundation
director of Missouri State University, he is a member of the Midland
International Airport economic development board and previously
chaired the airport advisory board; and
WHEREAS, Before moving to Midland, the Garsts lived in Tulsa,
Tyler, Fort Worth, and Houston; congregants of First United
Methodist Church, they also belong to the Minuet Club and the
Petroleum Club; and
WHEREAS, For 65 years, Robert and Edith Garst have embraced
the myriad joys and challenges of marriage and parenthood, and they
are truly deserving of special recognition on this significant
milestone in their union; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Robert and
Edith Garst on the occasion of their 65th 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. Garst as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 269 was adopted by the House on July
19, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House