H.R. No. 103



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Midland residents Lloyd and Ruth Thomas celebrated 
the joyous occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary on February 
7, 2006; and
	WHEREAS, United in matrimony in Oakland, California, in 1946, 
Mr. Thomas and the former Ruth Lesley lived in Big Spring before 
moving to Midland 10 years ago; over the course of their marriage, 
they have been blessed with four children, five grandchildren, and 
two great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, The Thomases have led busy and productive lives 
during the past six decades; in addition to raising their family, 
Mrs. Thomas has been a dedicated homemaker throughout the marriage 
while Mr. Thomas worked for Fina/Cosden Pipeline for 29 years 
before retiring in 1983; today, the couple remain valued members of 
Fairmont Park Church of Christ; and
	WHEREAS, The enduring union of Lloyd and Ruth Thomas offers 
eloquent testimony to the meaning of love and commitment, and their 
marriage is a genuine inspiration to all those who share in the 
richness of their lives; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Lloyd and Ruth 
Thomas on the milestone of their 60th wedding anniversary and 
extend to them heartfelt best wishes for the future; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 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. 103 was adopted by the House on April 
27, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House