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79R5092 CLE-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 309


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Layton and Joyce Oliver of Lamesa marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a joyous family celebration at their home on Christmas Day 2003; and WHEREAS, Lifelong residents of Lamesa, Layton Oliver and the former Joyce Pearson were united in matrimony on December 24, 1953, in their hometown and together have raised three children, Teri Kent, Patricia Miller, and Sam Oliver; both retired, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver are delighted to spend their leisure time with their four grandchildren; they are also members of the First Baptist Church of Lamesa, and Mrs. Oliver is an avid reader and enthusiastic collector of old books; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver have nurtured a love and affection for each other that has lasted these past five decades; the constancy of their commitment and devotion stands as an 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 Layton and Joyce Oliver on their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Oliver as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.