79S30270 BJM-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 110



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, John and Caroline Holmes of Midland observed the 
special milestone of their 50th wedding anniversary on September 7, 
2005; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Holmes and the former Caroline Mayberry Halsell 
were united in matrimony in Enid, Oklahoma, in 1955; they have 
enjoyed a union that has been blessed with three children, Carrie, 
John, and Barbara, as well as two cherished grandsons, Daniel and 
Matthew; and
	WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes have 
led busy and productive lives; a dedicated homemaker, Mrs. Holmes 
also worked for a local florist for 30 years, and Mr. Holmes had a 
long and successful career as a geological engineer in the oil and 
gas industry; today, they enjoy a rewarding and service-filled 
retirement, volunteering with such organizations as Habitat for 
Humanity and The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity; and
	WHEREAS, The enduring union of John and Caroline Holmes has 
been a genuine source of inspiration to all those who have shared in 
the richness of their lives, and the strength of their commitment 
ensures that many more joyous times await them; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate John and 
Caroline Holmes on their golden wedding anniversary and extend to 
them best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Holmes as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.