79R2898 MAM-D

By:  Eissler                                                      H.R. No. 42 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is a special milestone 
for all couples, but for Bill and Ann Walton of The Woodlands, it is 
truly a testament to unconditional love and hope; and
	WHEREAS, The couple were married on Christmas Eve of 1954 in 
the groom's family home in McLeod, a small farming community on the 
border of Texas and Louisiana; Mr. Walton's mother, affectionately 
known as "Grandma Walton," played host to the wintry country 
wedding, which occurred after a year of courtship and during the 
groom's brief leave from his duties in the U.S. Army; and
	WHEREAS, During their five decades together, Bill and Ann 
Walton raised two sons and a daughter, and time spent together has 
always been the most important expression of love for this 
close-knit family; later in life, Mrs. Walton was met with a series 
of seemingly insurmountable health challenges, but with faith, the 
enduring love and support of her husband, and the unwavering 
devotion of her children and sisters, she has persevered and 
maintained an unshakable optimism that reflects an extraordinary 
strength and determination; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted couple's commitment to each other is a 
continuing source of inspiration and joy to all those dear to them, 
and it is indeed a privilege to share in their inspiring love story; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th wedding anniversary of Bill 
and Ann Walton and congratulate them on this memorable event; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Walton as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.