H.R. No. 338



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
rejoicing, and Bruce and Maxine Skaggs of Midland marked this 
momentous milestone in their long and happy union on December 1, 
2003; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Skaggs and the former Maxine Quinn were married 
on December 1, 1953, in De Leon; over the years, their close-knit 
family has grown to include three children, the Reverend Tim 
Skaggs, Teresa Holiedy, and Tammy Brookshire, as well as nine 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Skaggs is 
now retired from John L. Cox Oil Co. and Mrs. Skaggs is a dedicated 
homemaker; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted couple celebrated their golden 
anniversary at a party hosted by their children and with the renewal 
of their vows, officiated by their son at Wilshire Park Baptist 
Church, where Mr. and Mrs. Skaggs are valued members; and
	WHEREAS, The enduring marriage of Bruce and  Maxine Skaggs 
remains a source of joy and inspiration to the friends and family 
with whom they have shared the bountiful richness of their lives; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Bruce and Maxine Skaggs 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. Skaggs as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 338 was adopted by the House on March 
3, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House