H.R. No. 304



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A 68th wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
rejoicing, and on December 6, 2004, Lance and Amelia Furlow marked 
this special occasion in their long and happy union; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Furlow and the former Amelia Rietman were 
married on December 6, 1936, in Littlefield; they subsequently 
moved to the Lamesa area, where they farmed for many years; now 
retired, they enjoy spending leisurely hours fishing together; and
	WHEREAS, The Furlows' close-knit family has grown to include 
six children, Barbara Jasper, Marilyn Staggs, Steve Furlow, Brenda 
Isqar, Sheila Hensley, and Mark Furlow, as well as 14 grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Lance and Amelia Furlow's enduring marriage remains 
a source of joy and inspiration to the friends and family with whom 
they have shared the bountiful richness of their lives; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Lance and Amelia Furlow on their 
68th 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. Furlow 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. 304 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House