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79S11085 MDM-D
By: Craddick 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.