79S30685 JNC-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 161


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ed and Frances Stewart celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 3, 2006, marking a golden milestone in their long and happy union; and WHEREAS, Mr. Stewart and the former Frances Whitehead were married half a century ago in Midland, and since that time they have been blessed with a loving family that includes three children, Jamie Kerbo, Vicki Brideweser, and Russell Stewart, and three grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Valued residents of their community, the couple attend Golf Course Road Church of Christ; Mr. Stewart is retired from Southwestern Bell, while Mrs. Stewart held employment with Dorland Oil Producer, Southwestern Bell, Shell Oil, H. L. Brown, and C. F. Lawrence before her retirement; and WHEREAS, Ed and Frances Stewart have shared life's trials and triumphs throughout the past five decades, and their enduring union offers eloquent affirmation of the true meaning of love and commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Ed and Frances Stewart 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. Stewart as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.