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79R4961 MDM-D

By:  Bonnen                                                       H.R. No. 490



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for a 
celebration, and on June 18, 2005, Billy and Ottalie "Dootsie" 
Richardson of Angleton are marking this significant milestone in 
their marriage; and
	WHEREAS, These Velasco High School sweethearts pledged their 
mutual love and support in a ceremony held at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church in Freeport; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Richardson was employed as a secretary with Dow 
Chemical company until the birth of the couple's first child in 
1958; this devoted wife and mother places a priority on providing a 
happy home for her family, while also including time for activities 
with Holy Trinity Church, a Bible study fellowship, the Angleton 
Study Club, and several bridge clubs; and
	WHEREAS, Following his high school graduation, Mr. 
Richardson embarked on a newspaper career with the Brazosport Facts
as its sports editor; he went on to serve his country with 
distinction as a member of the U.S. Army Signal Corps in Korea, and 
in 1966, he bought Times Printers and Stationers; he has 
contributed greatly to his community through his participation with 
the Angleton Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, and United Way; and
	WHEREAS, Proud of their Texas and American heritage, Mr. and 
Mrs. Richardson delight in traveling throughout the nation with 
their family and following Houston sports teams and the Texas 
Longhorns, and it is a pleasure to honor this esteemed couple at 
this special time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Billy and Ottalie Richardson of 
Angleton 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 the Richardsons as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.