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79R17657 MDM-D
By: Smith of Tarrant 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.