H.R. No. 1398



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Arvin and Betty Kilpatrick of Midland celebrated the 
milestone of their 50th wedding anniversary on April 2, 2005, at a 
special reception held at Bellview Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Kilpatrick and the former Betty Crafton were 
united in matrimony on March 29, 1955, in Lubbock, and have enjoyed 
a marriage that has been blessed with two children, Lisa Crawford 
and Audie Kilpatrick, and five grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, In 1972, Mr. Kilpatrick's job with the Department of 
Public Safety brought the couple to Midland, where they are members 
of the Bellview Baptist Church; Mr. Kilpatrick retired as captain 
of motor vehicle theft after 35 years of service with DPS; and
	WHEREAS, The enduring union of Arvin and Betty Kilpatrick is 
a source of inspiration to those with whom they have shared the 
richness of their lives, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in 
honoring them; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Arvin and Betty Kilpatrick on the 
occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them 
best wishes for many more years of happiness together; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Kilpatricks 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. 1398 was adopted by the House on May 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House