H.R. No. 302



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, April 16, 2004, was truly a special day for San 
Angelo residents Horace and Alto West as they celebrated their 65th 
wedding anniversary with their family; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. West and the former Alto Turpin were united in 
matrimony on April 16, 1939, in Pecos and have since enjoyed a 
marriage filled with love, trust, and mutual respect; the Wests 
have watched with great pride as their family has grown to include 
two daughters, Dr. Charlene Gilbert and Sujane Baker, and four 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, The Wests lived in Fort Stockton, Fort Worth, and 
Dublin before moving to Rankin in 1953; Mr. West was employed by 
Halliburton until his retirement in 1970, and later, after the 
couple's move to San Angelo, he worked for Angelo Truck and Tractor 
and Angelo State University; and
	WHEREAS, While residing in Rankin, both proudly served the 
local hospital, he on the board of directors and she with the 
hospital auxiliary;  in addition, Mr. West has enjoyed a 50-year 
affiliation with the Masonic Lodge, and Mrs. West is a valued member 
of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and
	WHEREAS, Congregants of Harris Avenue Baptist Church in San 
Angelo, the Wests have been involved in the religious community 
throughout their marriage; Mrs. West taught junior girls Sunday 
school for 47 years and Harris Avenue Baptist Church kindergarten 
for 23 years; Mr. West has served as a deacon in the Baptist church 
since 1941, and both have participated in church choirs for 
decades; and
	WHEREAS, The enduring union of Horace and Alto West remains a 
continual source of inspiration to the family and many friends with 
whom they have shared the richness of their lives; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Horace and Alto West on their 65th 
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. West 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. 302 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House