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79R11186 BJM-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 1022


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Midland residents Warren and Carol Hastings commemorated the memorable milestone of their golden wedding anniversary on January 30, 2005; and WHEREAS, To celebrate this joyful occasion, the couple renewed their vows and were the guests of honor at a special reception held on January 29 at the Hilton Midland Plaza; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hastings and the former Carol Carpenter were united in matrimony on January 30, 1955, and have since enjoyed a loving marriage that has been blessed with three children, David Hastings, Bill Hastings, and Carren Hancock, as well as seven grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Valued citizens of Midland since 1968, the pair retired from successful careers; he was involved in oilfield sales and she was employed by Southwestern Bell and was involved in real estate and commercial property management; remaining active in their community, Mr. Hastings enjoys membership with the Permian Basin Oil Burners and Mrs. Hastings participates in the Midland Quilters Guild; and WHEREAS, The enduring union of Warren and Carol Hastings serves as a genuine source of inspiration to those with whom they have shared the richness of their lives, and it is a pleasure to recognize them at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Warren and Carol Hastings on their 50th 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 Mr. and Mrs. Hastings as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.