79R5059 MW-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 335



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
rejoicing, and Edward and Jane Wooten of Midland marked this 
significant milestone in their long and happy union on November 15, 
2003; and
	WHEREAS, Edward Wooten and the former Jane Decker were 
married on November 15, 1953, in Midland; and
	WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, their close-knit family 
circle has grown to include four children, Connie McClellan, Robin 
Oliver, Kimberly Herring, and Steven Wooten, as well as nine 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted couple continue to be actively engaged 
in their work, Mr. Wooten as a painter and carpenter and Mrs. Wooten 
in day care; respected citizens in their community, they are both 
members of the Baptist church; and
	WHEREAS, The Wootens celebrated their golden anniversary 
with a reception at the Hilton Midland and Towers; their enduring 
marriage remains a source of joy and inspiration to the friends and 
family with whom they have shared the richness of their lives, and 
they are indeed deserving of warmest congratulations; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Edward and Jane Wooten 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. Wooten as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.