H.R. No. 193







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, In August 2005, Jack and Dorothy Chisum of Pampa 

commemorated a momentous occasion in their lives with a family trip 

to Colorado in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary; and

	WHEREAS, The couple met in 1952 at a square dance club for 

teens, a fortuitous meeting that began many happy times as dance 

partners; three years later, Mr. Chisum and the former Dorothy 

Benham became lifelong partners when they pledged their mutual love 

and support on August 12, 1955, in a ceremony at First Christian 

Church in Pampa; and

	WHEREAS, The heart of a treasured family, the couple take 

great pride in their daughters and son-in-law, Carla Chisum and 

Dana and Ken Cargill, grandson Cameron Cargill, and granddaughter 

Jacklyn Cargill; while raising their children, Mr. and Mrs. Chisum 

eagerly devoted time and energy to various school and church 

activities, including numerous band trips; today, their 

involvement continues with their grandchildren's band events, 

soccer games, and dance recitals; and

	WHEREAS, Mrs. Chisum was born in Bowie, grew up in Pampa, and 

was employed as a secretary in the insurance field for 12 years; a 

native of Miami, Texas, Mr. Chisum attended Texas Tech University 

and Frank Phillips College in Borger, where he worked with Phillips 

Pet Company before becoming owner and operator of Thurmond 

McGlothlin for the past 48 years; and

	WHEREAS, Today, Mr. and Mrs. Chisum enjoy their shared 

interests, including co-piloting their airplane on business and 

personal trips, working in their yard, which features a pond with a 

waterfall and colorful koi, and hosting barbecues for their circle 

of loved ones; and

	WHEREAS, Together, this dynamic couple have shared the joys 

and challenges of marriage throughout the past five decades; their 

unwavering commitment to each other is a source of inspiration to 

their family and friends, and it is truly a pleasure to pay tribute 

to them for their enduring union; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby warmly congratulate Jack 

and Dorothy Chisum on the joyous occasion of 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. Chisum as an expression of high regard by 

the Texas House of Representatives.



                                                                          Chisum



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                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 193 was adopted by the House on August 

11, 2005, by a non-record vote.



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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House