H.R. No. 753

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, December 9, 2006, marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Art and Nan Oestmann of Midland, and this joyous event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife; and

WHEREAS, Art Oestmann and the former Nan Lea were joined in matrimony in 1956 in a ceremony held in Brookhaven, Mississippi; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes two children and their spouses, Melissa and Neal Engleman and Michael and Cathy Oestmann, and four granddaughters; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Oestmann is a geophysicist who worked with Humble Oil, Hunt Energy, and Coastal Corporation before founding Nanlea Oil Company, and Mrs. Oestmann is a registered nurse who retired from HospiceMidland; in addition to career and family responsibilities, they have been valued members of Westway Church of Christ, where Mr. Oestmann serves as an elder; and

WHEREAS, The steadfast love that Mr. and Mrs. Oestmann share for one another is based on mutual affection and respect that has grown during their five decades of matrimony, and they are among a select and truly exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Art and Nan Oestmann on their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them best wishes for continued happiness together; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Oestmann as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Craddick

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 753 was adopted by the House on March 28, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House