H.R. No. 1058



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Five decades of marriage is truly a reason for 
celebration, and on May 6, 2005, Dr. Don K. Hamblen and Beverly 
Hamblen of Richmond are marking this memorable milestone; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Hamblen and his bride, the former Beverly 
Chastain, met at South Main Baptist Church in Houston and on May 6, 
1955, they exchanged wedding vows in a ceremony held at the church 
where they first met; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, the Hamblens have nourished a 
fulfilling relationship built on a solid foundation of mutual love, 
trust, and respect; the couple have been richly blessed with four 
children, Beverly Hamblen, Elizabeth McCain, Jeanne Gilbert, and 
Don Hamblen, Jr., and their joy has multiplied with the addition to 
the family of five grandchildren, Nicole Bowles, Jessica and 
Tabitha Hamblen, and Ricky and Carrie McCain; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Hamblen has been a dedicated homemaker 
throughout her marriage, creating a warm and supportive home life 
for her family; moreover, she has shared her time and talents with 
the successful operation of her husband's dental office for 35 
years; and
	WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army who attained the rank of 
captain, Dr. Hamblen graduated from The University of Texas Dental 
School and he has practiced dentistry in Houston for more than 45 
years; and
	WHEREAS, For half a century, this devoted couple have happily 
shared the trials and triumphs of marriage and parenthood, and it is 
a distinct pleasure to join in honoring them on the joyous occasion 
of their 50th wedding anniversary; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby offer warm congratulations to Dr. Don K. Hamblen 
and Beverly Hamblen 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 Dr. and Mrs. Hamblen as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Howard

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1058 was adopted by the House on April 
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House