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79R13213 MDM-D

By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 1270



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In commemoration of their golden wedding 
anniversary, Pete and Violet Hammond of Midland renewed their 
wedding vows on April 2, 2005, in Crane; and
	WHEREAS, Adding an additional happy note to the event, the 
ceremony also honored the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. Hammond's 
brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Elizabeth; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hammond and the former Violet Gresham began 
their journey together as husband and wife when they pledged their 
mutual love on April 2, 1955, at Freewill Baptist Church in Midland; 
and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, their enduring union has been 
blessed with a treasured family, including four children, Charley, 
Marty, and Jay Hammond, and Ruth Harbin, 11 grandchildren, and 11 
great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, The Hammonds previously lived in Snyder, where they 
owned and operated Canyon Sandblasting, before they moved back to 
Midland in 1994; and
	WHEREAS, For half a century, this devoted couple have shared 
the myriad blessings and challenges of marriage and parenthood, and 
it is a pleasure to join in honoring them on this significant 
milestone in their life together; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby warmly congratulate Pete and Violet Hammond on 
the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to 
them heartfelt best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Hammond as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.