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                                                                  H.R. No. 731



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Four decades of marriage is a special reason for 
celebration, and on January 27, 2005, Carlton "Carty" Evans Beal, 
Jr., and Lynda Kay Beal of Midland marked this significant 
milestone in their life together; and
	WHEREAS, Joined in matrimony on January 27, 1965, at the 
historic United Methodist Church in Riviera, where beautiful 
stained glass windows were installed the day before their wedding, 
Mr. Beal and the former Lynda Kay Nanny have nurtured an inspiring 
relationship built on a solid foundation of mutual love, trust, and 
respect; and
	WHEREAS, The couple have been richly blessed with a cherished 
family that includes one son, Carlton Evans Beal III, three 
daughters and sons-in-law, Christina Helen Beal Johnstone and 
Lance, Helana Beal Pedregon and David, and Lauren Beal Sherry and 
Brian, and four adored grandchildren, Sarah Kay Johnstone, and 
Claire Cristina, Rosemary Grace, and Harley Beal Pedregon; and
	WHEREAS, A Brownsville native, Mrs. Beal grew up in Riviera 
and graduated from Texas A&I University; a member of the Junior 
League of Midland since joining in 1969, she enjoys many creative 
activities, including  needlepoint, folk art painting, crafts and 
collecting, and planning family holidays and vacations and is 
active in community Bible study; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Beal was born in Los Angeles, and moved with his 
family to Midland as a teenager; he received a petroleum 
engineering degree from Texas A&I University, was employed with BTA 
Oil Producers in 1967, and today is chairman of the Beal Foundation; 
he also participates in community Bible study and enjoys racing 
cars and riding motorcycles, snowmobiles, and bicycles; a former 
helicopter pilot, he has also competed with his son in drag racing 
and the Baja 1000 off-road motorcycle race; and
	WHEREAS, Together, Mr. and Mrs. Beal have happily shared the 
trials and triumphs of 40 years of marriage, and it is a distinct 
pleasure to join in honoring them on the  joyous occasion of their 
40th wedding anniversary; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby offer warm congratulations to Carlton Evans 
Beal, Jr., and Lynda Kay Beal 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. Beal as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 731 was adopted by the House on March 
15, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House