79S31148 MDM-D

By:  Brown of Kaufman                                             H.R. No. 318



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The golden anniversary of a devoted husband and wife 
is truly a reason for celebration, and on August 4, 2006, Vester and 
Wynona "Tootsie" Turner of Terrell are observing this special 
milestone in their long and happy marriage; and
	WHEREAS, The pair experienced love at first sight, knowing in 
their hearts they were destined to be life partners, and they 
exchanged vows on August 4, 1956, in a ceremony at Grace Temple 
Baptist Church in Terrell; and
	WHEREAS, The parents of two daughters, Catherine "Cathy" 
Elaine Boyd and Donna Kay McHone, the Turners have welcomed 
sons-in-law Scott Boyd and Mark McHone and grandchildren Courtney, 
Zachary, Zane, Jordan, Evan, Ainslee, and Hayden into their 
close-knit family; they have also provided a loving home for 
several other children whom they consider part of the Turner clan; 
and
	WHEREAS, While raising her family, Mrs. Turner earned a 
nursing degree and managed a busy schedule of family 
responsibilities as well as a 34-year career with Dr. Royce A. Mull; 
Mr. Turner held a variety of jobs and served in the Army National 
Guard before spending 23-1/2 years with the Air National Guard; he 
served on active duty in Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield; 
and
	WHEREAS, Retired since 1992, the delightful couple volunteer 
as home group leaders and participate in the praise and worship 
ministry at Cornerstone Baptist Church; Mr. Turner further 
contributes to the congregation through his service as a deacon and 
Mrs. Turner, a former children's Sunday school teacher, today works 
with the Hearts and Hands sign language ministry; and
	WHEREAS, Longtime musicians, the Turners also minister 
through music at local churches and at nursing and retirement 
homes; deeply committed to the political process, they have long 
supported the Kaufman County Republican Party; and
	WHEREAS, For half a century, this devoted couple have shared 
life's trials and triumphs hand in hand, and it is indeed a pleasure 
to honor them for nurturing such a joyful and inspiring union; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby warmly congratulate Vester 
and Wynona "Tootsie" Turner 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. Turner as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.