79S30243 MDM-D By: Craddick H.R. No. 136R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is truly cause for rejoicing, and Midland residents Wayne and Edna Kerley marked this momentous milestone in their long and happy marriage on August 22, 2005; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kerley and the former Edna Carter exchanged their wedding vows on August 22, 1955, at a ceremony held in Midland; their marriage has been blessed with two sons, Michael and Matthew Kerley, and grandchildren Addison and Bailey Kerley; and WHEREAS, Now enjoying a well-deserved retirement, Mrs. Kerley was formerly employed as a secretary for the Western Company and the Bariod Company, while Mr. Kerley served as battalion chief at the Midland Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kerley have shared life's trials and triumphs for half a century, and they may reflect with pride on all they have achieved as devoted life partners; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby warmly congratulate Wayne and Edna Kerley on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Kerley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.