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                                                                  H.R. No. 1778



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
celebration, and on August 10, 2004, Edward and Wanda Parker of Fort 
Worth observed this momentous occasion in their life together; and
	WHEREAS, The couple were high school sweethearts, though they 
attended different schools; a favorite among her classmates, the 
prospective Mrs. Parker had a lovely singing voice and was a 
majorette; and
	WHEREAS, Joined in matrimony on August 10, 1954, in a 
ceremony held in Lewisville, the newlyweds were soon separated when 
Mr. Parker had to report to boot camp at Fort Benning, Georgia; he 
earned a sharpshooting medal and attained the rank of sergeant 
before his honorable discharge in 1957; the couple then moved to 
Fort Worth; and
	WHEREAS, Fifty years of marriage have produced many wonderful 
memories, including those of great trips; the Parkers previously 
belonged to a camping club named The Roadrunners and enjoyed 
traveling in caravans with family and friends; and
	WHEREAS, The heart of a cherished family, Mr. and Mrs. Parker 
enjoy the love and affection of two children, Keith Parker and 
Debbie Faust, three granddaughters, Sunny, Alex, and Abby, and two 
great-grandchildren, Kenneth and Hannah; and
	WHEREAS, For half a century, Edward and Wanda Parker have 
nurtured a union built on a foundation of mutual love, respect, and 
admiration, and it is a distinct pleasure to honor them at this 
time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Edward and Wanda Parker on the 
joyous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary 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 Mr. and Mrs. Parker as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                Smith of Tarrant

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1778 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House