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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced |
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by a great and enduring love, Alvin and Juanita Gary of Lamesa |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 8, 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Alvin Gary and the former Juanita Wilson were united |
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in matrimony in Levelland in 1956; they have nurtured a close and |
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fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the |
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addition of eight children and their spouses, Pamela Molouysen and |
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her husband, Emile, Peggy Horner and her husband, Ronnie, Stephen |
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Gary and his wife, Vicki, David Gary and his wife, Pam, Mark Gary |
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and his wife, Jana, Paula Moll and her husband, Rusty, Sallie |
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McKenzie and her husband, Terry, and Paul Gary and his wife, |
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Rebekah; they also have 17 grandchildren and 19 |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gary worked for Cities Service Oil Company for |
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31 years and for the Railroad Commission of Texas for eight years; |
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Mrs. Gary is a homemaker; and |
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WHEREAS, Having witnessed innumerable changes in the world |
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over the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife have |
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taken comfort in the reassuring strength of their love, and the |
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steadfast support they provide to one another has allowed them to |
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meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace and |
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determination; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Alvin and Juanita Gary on their |
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golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Gary as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |