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                                                                  H.R. No. 925



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Ralph and Alma Wheat of New Braunfels are 
celebrating their 60th anniversary on April 1, 2005, marking a 
milestone in their long and happy union; and
	WHEREAS, The couple met at O'Reilly General Hospital in 
Springfield, Missouri, where Ralph was being treated for wounds 
sustained as a soldier in World War II and Alma was completing her 
nurses training; they were wed on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945, in 
an Army chapel in Springfield; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of the past six decades, Mr. and Mrs. 
Wheat have been blessed with three children, Tom and his wife, Gail, 
John and his wife, Lisa, and Judith and her husband, John; they also 
take great pride in their four grandchildren and are eagerly 
awaiting the arrival of their first great-grandchild in May 2005; 
and
	WHEREAS, The Wheats both enjoyed successful careers, he in 
management with the J. C. Penney Company and she as a nurse for more 
than 30 years; their 1992 retirement brought with it a move to New 
Braunfels, where they are active with the local senior citizens 
center and as members of their church; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout their life together, Mr. and Mrs. Wheat 
have made a host of close friends and traveling companions; this 
jet-setting pair has journeyed to all seven continents and have 
particularly treasured their trips to Rome, Alaska, Japan, and the 
Holy Land; they are avid bridge players and anglers, and Mr. Wheat 
takes great pleasure in tending his vegetable garden; and
	WHEREAS, The enduring union of Ralph and Alma Wheat remains 
an inspiration to all with whom they have shared the richness of 
their lives, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize them on this 
momentous occasion; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Ralph and Alma Wheat on their 60th 
wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for 
continued happiness together; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Wheats as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Casteel

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 925 was adopted by the House on March 
31, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House