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                                                                  H.R. No. 330



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
rejoicing, and on June 1, 2004, Harold and JoElla Briscoe of Midland 
marked this significant milestone in their long and happy marriage; 
and
	WHEREAS, Harold Briscoe and the former JoElla Dornak were 
married at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Jourdanton on June 1, 
1954; the couple lived in Jourdanton, Houston, Abilene, Oklahoma, 
and West Virginia before making Midland their permanent home; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout five decades, Mr. and Mrs. Briscoe have 
felt great pride as their family has grown to include four children, 
Dennis Briscoe, Melissa Reddin, Brian Briscoe, and Anita Jernigan, 
eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, and this close-knit 
family gathered to celebrate the anniversary with the honored 
couple; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Briscoe worked for Dowell before his retirement 
in 1984, while Mrs. Briscoe has been a dedicated mother and 
homemaker; sharing a common faith, they are both members of St. 
Stephen's Catholic Church; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Briscoe'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 this devoted 
couple is most deserving of warmest congratulations; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Harold and JoElla Briscoe 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. Briscoe as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 330 was adopted by the House on March 
3, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House