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                                                                  H.R. No. 338



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A half-century of marriage is truly a memorable 
milestone, and on July 7, 2005, John and Lena Ochsner of Midland 
observed this significant event in their lives with a family 
celebration; and
	WHEREAS, John Dorr Ochsner and his bride, the former Lena 
Frances Schmidt, were joined in matrimony on July 7, 1955, in a 
ceremony held in Slaton; the couple take great pride in their 
close-knit family, which includes their children, John D. Ochsner 
II, Dr. Robert Ochsner and his wife, Lyn, and Julie K. Ochsner, as 
well as their grandchildren, Alexandra, Amy, Miles, John, Jennifer, 
and Kirsten; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated homemaker throughout her marriage, Mrs. 
Ochsner has also played an active role in her church and community 
as a volunteer since she and her family moved from Dallas to Midland 
in 1960; Mr. Ochsner is a veteran of the U.S. Army, in which he 
served as a commissioned officer, and today he is self-employed as a 
natural gas consultant; like his wife, he has long shared his time 
and energy to benefit others through his involvement in numerous 
church and civic endeavors; and
	WHEREAS, Together, Mr. and Mrs. Ochsner have nurtured a 
strong bond of love and filled each other's lives with joy, and 
their enduring union remains an inspiration to all those who hold 
them dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate John and Lena 
Ochsner on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 
heartfelt best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Ochsner as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 338 was adopted by the House on July 
19, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House