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79R5096 CLE-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 318


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 70th wedding anniversary is truly cause for rejoicing, and on February 23, 2005, Hubert and Letha Marie Benton of Midland County are celebrating this special occasion in their long and happy marriage; and WHEREAS, Hubert Benton and Letha Marie Lawson were married on February 23, 1935, in Lamesa; they resided in Dawson County until moving 60 years ago to Midland County, where they are engaged in farming; and WHEREAS, This devoted couple have been blessed with both a son, Michael Benton, and a granddaughter; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, the Bentons are also valued congregants of Greenwood Baptist Church in Midland; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Benton'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 Hubert and Letha Benton on the momentous occasion of their 70th 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. Benton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.