79R5062 MW-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 295



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Bob and Carolyn Clark of O'Donnell celebrated their 
50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at a special 
reception on May 29, 2004, marking a significant milestone in their 
long and happy union; and
	 WHEREAS, Joined in marriage on May 29, 1954, in Roswell, New 
Mexico, Bob Clark and the former Carolyn Middleton have built a 
loving relationship these past five decades that has been blessed 
with two children, Dewey and Julie, four grandchildren, and one 
great-grandchild; and
	WHEREAS, Natives of Dawson County, the couple operated a farm 
in the area for 46 years before moving to O'Donnell in 2000; a U.S. 
Marine and veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Mr. Clark has 
served on the O'Donnell school board and with the volunteer fire 
department and maintains memberships in the American Legion, the 
National Second Indian Head Division-Association, and the Masons; 
Mrs. Clark, who attended Abilene Christian University, remains a 
dedicated homemaker and has been active with various school and 
civic organizations as well as with the National Second Indian Head 
Division-Association Auxiliary; the couple also enjoy attending 
community gatherings and visiting their cabin in New Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Clark's long-lasting relationship has 
brightened their days with much joy and affection and stands as 
testimony to their steadfast love and commitment to each other; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Bob and Carolyn Clark on their 
golden 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. Clark as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.