79R19756 MDM-D

By:  Craddick                                                   H.C.R. No. 222



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Francis Vernon Ruble and Aimer Loutency Ruble of 
Bastrop are marking a very happy event in their life on May 23, 
2005, with the observance of their 63rd wedding anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ruble and the former Aimer Bailey were married 
on May 23, 1942, in a double wedding ceremony with the bride's 
sister, Ethel, and her fiance, Lloyd Burleson, in the girls' family 
home in Montcalm, West Virginia; the Rubles lived in Bluefield, 
Virginia, until December of that year, when the groom left to serve 
this nation as a member of the United States Army during World War 
II; and
	WHEREAS, Following his honorable discharge on December 16, 
1945, Mr. Ruble returned to the states and the couple made their 
home for many years on the East Coast, where they reared their three 
children, Ronald, Sandra, and Samuel; residents of Bastrop for the 
past 15 years, the Rubles today enjoy the love and affection of 
their children's families, including their son-in-law, Joe McKey, 
their grandchildren, Kathi Williams, Scott Otey and his wife, 
Diane, Susan Rougeau and her husband, Jay, and Paul and Eddie Ruble, 
and their great-grandchildren, Jesse Parker and Joshua and Jordyn 
Otey; and
	WHEREAS, Now leading a busy and fulfilling retirement, the 
Rubles belong to Calvary Baptist Church and are active in its senior 
citizens group, the Sweet Spirits, which sponsors a food pantry and 
visits to nursing homes and hospitals; regarded by several children 
at the church as their adopted grandparents, the Rubles readily 
lend a hand wherever help is needed, whether assisting the church 
secretary or helping with vacation Bible school; moreover, Mrs. 
Ruble teaches a Bible class for women while Mr. Ruble serves the 
congregation as a deacon; and
	WHEREAS, For 63 years, Mr. and Mrs. Ruble have shared life's 
trials and triumphs together, and it is a pleasure to join their 
loved ones in honoring them at this special time; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby warmly congratulate Francis Vernon Ruble and Aimer Loutency 
Ruble on the occasion of their 63rd 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. Ruble as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.