H.R. No. 297



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
rejoicing, and on May 29, 2004, David and Shirley Halfmann of Robert 
Lee marked this significant milestone in their long and happy 
marriage with a celebration in San Angelo hosted by their children; 
and
	WHEREAS, David Halfmann, a native of Rowena, and the former 
Shirley Michalewicz, born in Eola and raised in Grape Creek, were 
married at Sacred Heart Church in San Angelo on May 29, 1954; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout five decades, the Halfmanns have felt 
great pride as their family has grown to include five children, 
David Halfmann, Jr., Roy Halfmann, Susan Loftin, Vikki Cantu, and 
Pat Halfmann, as well as eight grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Halfmann worked for and retired from a local 
natural gas company, while Mrs. Halfmann was employed by a butane 
company and a clothing factory; and
	WHEREAS, The couple resided in Odessa and Lamesa, where they 
attended St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, before retiring in 
Robert Lee, where they are loyal congregants of an area Catholic 
church; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Halfmann's enduring union remains a 
source of inspiration and joy to the family and friends with whom 
they have shared the richness of their lives, and this devoted 
couple is most deserving of warmest congratulations; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate David and Shirley Halfmann on their 
50th 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. Halfmann as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 297 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House