H.R. No. 1024



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
celebration, and on March 19, 2005, Audie and Betty Porter marked 
this significant milestone in their long and happy union among 
family and friends; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Porter and the former Betty Flowers were married 
in Midland on March 18, 1955, and since that time, they have been 
blessed with six children, Tony Porter, Tammie West, Timothy 
Porter, Stephen Porter, Terrie Bennett, and Sandra Grannis, as well 
as 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and
	WHEREAS, Currently enjoying retirement, Mr. Porter held a 
notable 30-year career with Midland 66 Oil Company, while Mrs. 
Porter served a distinguished tenure with West Texas Abstract &
Title Company that spanned more than a decade; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted couple's commitment to each other is a 
source of inspiration and joy to all those dear to them, and it is 
indeed a pleasure to honor them at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th wedding anniversary of 
Audie and Betty Porter 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 the Porters as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1024 was adopted by the House on April 
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House