79R5057 MW-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 336



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
rejoicing, and on December 13, 2003, Harold and Mary White of 
Midland marked this significant milestone in their long and happy 
marriage; and
	WHEREAS, Harold White and the former Mary Mills were married 
on December 13, 1953, at First United Methodist Church in Santa 
Anna; and
	WHEREAS, Through their five decades of marriage, the Whites 
have watched with pride as their family has grown to include two 
daughters, Nancy White and Janet Vessell, and three grandsons; 
their children hosted a reception honoring the couple's anniversary 
at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on December 6, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. White worked for Amerada Hess in West Texas and 
New Mexico for 28 years and retired from Sun Exploration and 
Production Company in Midland in 1988; Mrs. White retired the 
following year from the district office of the Texas Railroad 
Commission; and
	WHEREAS, The Whites remain active in their church, 
participating in the Keystone Sunday School Class and Prime Timers; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. White'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 Mary White 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. White as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.