H.R. No. 635
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 65th anniversary is truly a remarkable event in
the lives of two people, and Chesley and Iris Tipton of Big Sandy
celebrated this momentous occasion in their marriage on December
25, 2004, with a family dinner in Tyler; and
WHEREAS, Chesley Tipton married the former Iris Boatwright on
December 25, 1939, in Olden, and since that time their union has
been blessed with three children, Tom Tipton and his wife, Sharon,
Dan Tipton and his wife, Joanie, and Joy Garbs and her husband,
Charles, as well as six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Native Texans, Mr. Tipton retired as a carpenter
after working for many years for Mack Shaw Construction and Denson
Construction Company in Tyler; Mrs. Tipton has been a devoted
mother and homemaker; and
WHEREAS, The Tiptons have shared 65 years together, nurturing
a strong bond of love and filling each other's lives with many happy
times and cherished memories, and it is indeed a privilege to honor
them at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Chesley and Iris Tipton on the
joyous occasion of their 65th 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. Tipton as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 635 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House