79R5063 MW-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 296



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Knoxie Gore and Charles Gore, Jr., celebrated a 
remarkable 50 years together on June 12, 2004, and a reception for 
the couple at the Coliseum Annex in Brownwood on that day offered 
family and friends a fitting opportunity to honor this beloved 
couple; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gore and the former Knoxie Brown were married at 
the First Christian Church in Brownwood on June 12, 1954; current 
residents of Lake Brownwood, the couple resided for 35 years in 
Lamesa, where Mr. Gore was employed by Energas Company and Mrs. Gore 
worked for the Lamesa Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, the Gores have watched with pride 
and delight as their family has grown to include three sons, Todd, 
Joseph, and Phillip Gore, and seven grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, For half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Gore have found 
strength, love, and companionship in their union, and their 
steadfast commitment to each other is a source of tremendous joy and 
inspiration to all who are privileged to know them; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Knoxie Gore and Charles Gore, Jr., 
on the momentous occasion of their 50th 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. Gore as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.