79R11193 JNC-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 1021



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
celebration, and on March 12, 2005, Gayle and Nova Reeves of Midland 
were joined by their loved ones as they commemorated this 
significant milestone in their long and happy marriage; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Reeves and the former Nova Lena Hutson were 
married on March 11, 1955, in Hammon, Oklahoma; respected residents 
of Midland since 1960, the couple are retired from Calvary Assembly 
of God Church, where they pastored for more than three decades; Mr. 
Reeves also held a distinguished tenure with Gulf Oil Corporation, 
retiring after 28 years as director of human resources; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of their marriage, the Reeves have 
been blessed with three children, Debbie Clary, Phyllis Reeves, and 
Dennis Reeves, 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; 
and
	WHEREAS, The enduring union of Mr. and Mrs. Reeves remains a 
source of inspiration and joy to the family and friends with whom 
they have shared the richness of their lives; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Gayle and Nova Reeves 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. Reeves as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.