H.R. No. 998

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love and shared experiences, and Donald and Mae Thompson of Midland celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on October 6, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Donald Thompson and the former Mae "Pete" Peterman were joined in matrimony in 1946 in a ceremony held in Fort Worth; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their daughter, Deborah Thompson, as well as one granddaughter; and

WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Thompson was an air traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration and was among those who helped Germany reestablish its airline industry after World War II; after retiring from the federal government in 1974, he became involved in the oil industry; Mrs. Thompson taught in public schools and at her piano studio; in addition to meeting their career and family responsibilities, they have been valued members of First Presbyterian Church, and Mrs. Thompson was a "pink lady" at Midland Memorial Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Donald and Mae Thompson have enjoyed six decades of abiding love and affection for one another, and they are among an 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 Donald and Mae Thompson on their 60th 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. Thompson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Craddick

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 998 was adopted by the House on April 13, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House