H.R. No. 339



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is a momentous event in 
the lives of two people, and on June 18, 2005, John and Mary Lou 
Midkiff of Midland marked this special occasion; and
	WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50 years of marriage 
with a cruise and land tour of Alaska and a reception and dance 
hosted by their children and grandchildren at the Petroleum Club on 
July 9; and
	WHEREAS, United in matrimony on June 18, 1955, in Rankin, Mr. 
and Mrs. Midkiff have since shared an enduring union and have been 
blessed with three sons, Johnny, Greg, and Clay, and 12 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, The Midkiffs previously lived in Rankin, where they 
owned and operated Mary Lou's Drug Store until the early 1970s, when 
they moved to the family farm in Midland; through the years, they 
have been involved in farming, ranching, and the oil and gas 
business, and they are members of the Texas Southwestern Cattle 
Raisers Association as well as valued congregants of First 
Christian Church of Midland; and
	WHEREAS, A source of pride and inspiration for their family 
and friends for more than half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Midkiff have 
nurtured a strong bond of love and mutual respect, filling each 
other's lives with many happy times and cherished family memories; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate John and Mary 
Lou Midkiff on the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding 
anniversary and extend to them warmest best wishes for continued 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Midkiff 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. 339 was adopted by the House on July 
19, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House