H.R. No. 74 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The golden wedding anniversary of two outstanding 
Texans is truly a memorable event, and Shirley and George Haley of 
Austin will commemorate the occasion on June 2, 2006; and
	WHEREAS, United in matrimony at Hyde Park Baptist Church in 
Austin, George Kirby Haley and the former Shirley Dean Knibbe have 
nurtured an enduring relationship that has been blessed with three 
great children, Kirby Dean Haley, William Scott Haley, and Tamara 
Marie Haley Phillips, and they have shared in the joy of welcoming 
into their family two cherished grandchildren, Joshua Tyler 
Phillips and Haley Marie Phillips; and
	WHEREAS, A U.S. Navy carrier pilot for 25 years, Mr. Haley 
achieved the rank of commander and flew numerous missions in 
Vietnam; after retiring from the service, he was an engineer at The 
University of Texas at Austin for 19 years; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Haley adeptly balanced the responsibilities of 
being an exceptional mother and military wife who was both a 
counselor and surrogate mother to numerous young military wives; 
she then worked for the state in a variety of capacities, including 
serving as chief of staff for Texas State Representative Sue 
Palmer; and
	WHEREAS, Valued members of the community, the Haleys have 
continued to serve their country in the U.S. Navy League and 
American Legion as well as through extensive volunteerism in their 
church; moreover, the couple are loyal supporters of their alma 
mater and they hold a special place in their hearts for the football 
team because they had their first date at a Longhorn game; and
	WHEREAS, For more than half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Haley have 
built a strong bond of love and mutual respect, filling each other's 
lives with many happy times and special family memories, and it is a 
pleasure to honor them; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate George and 
Shirley Haley on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 
best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Haley as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Jackson

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 74 was adopted by the House on April 
27, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House