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                                                                  H.R. No. 675


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is indeed a significant milestone in the lives of two people, and on April 8, 2006, Bill and Sarah Newcomb commemorated this special occasion; and WHEREAS, United in matrimony on April 8, 1956, at Forest Heights Baptist Church in Clovis, New Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb are the parents of six children, Jeanne Robinson, David Newcomb, William Newcomb, Janice Thomas, Terry Neff, and the late Nathan Newcomb; moreover, they have shared in the joy of welcoming into their family 11 grandchildren and six great–grandchildren; and WHEREAS, The Newcombs lived in New Mexico before moving to the Permian Basin in 1977; Mr. Newcomb worked in the tire business for 32 years, including 10 years managing the local Goodyear store; Mrs. Newcomb was employed with the Texico School in Texico, New Mexico, and with Texas Instruments in Midland; and WHEREAS, For more than half a century, this devoted couple have shared an enduring union, filling each other's lives with many happy times and cherished family memories, and it is a pleasure to honor them at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Bill and Sarah Newcomb on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 675 was adopted by the House on May 15, 2006, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House