79S10957 MDM-D

By:  Craddick                                                     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.