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79R5066 MW-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 299


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for rejoicing, and on December 20, 2003, A. D. and Mary Reed of Ackerly marked this significant milestone in their long and happy marriage; and WHEREAS, A. D. Reed and the former Mary Oaks were married on December 20, 1953, in Ackerly; graduates of Ackerly High School, the couple has resided and farmed in this community since their marriage; and WHEREAS, The Reeds celebrated their anniversary at a reception on December 14, 2003, hosted by their son, Billy Reed and his wife, Sherry, their son, Don Reed, and their daughter, Jan Via and her husband, Guy Walt; their extended family now includes six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and Mr. and Mrs. Reed take great pleasure in watching their grandchildren play sports and participate in rodeos; and WHEREAS, This devoted couple'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 they are most deserving of warmest congratulations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate A. D. and Mary Reed 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. Reed as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.