79S20518 JTR-D By: Flynn H.R. No. 169R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, September 20, 2005, is a special day indeed for Levoy and Ola Mae Rains of Grand Saline, for it marks the couple's 73rd wedding anniversary; and WHEREAS, These two remarkable Texans first joined their fortunes together in Brownsboro, where Mr. Rains was employed as a film projectionist and enjoyed the distinction of showing the first talking picture in the town's history; and WHEREAS, On September 20, 1932, Levoy Rains and the former Ola Mae Owen were joined in matrimony at the home of a neighborhood preacher, and since that time their union has continued to grow in mutual love and admiration; and WHEREAS, In celebrating their 73rd year together, Mr. and Mrs. Rains pay eloquent tribute to the meaning of love and commitment, and it is a pleasure to join their many admirers in honoring them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Levoy and Ola Mae Rains on the occasion of their 73rd wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rains as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.