H.R. No. 1016
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, September 11, 2006, marked the 50th wedding
  anniversary of Dorise and Bud Watson, and this joyous event
  provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable
  journey together as husband and wife; and
         WHEREAS, Bud Watson and the former Dorise Stone were joined
  in matrimony in 1956 at Stone Ranch in Talpa; through the years,
  they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes two
  children, Montie Watson and Gail Engvall, as well as four
  grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Watson is
  a retired equipment dealer and Mrs. Watson is a retired teacher; in
  addition to meeting their career and family responsibilities, they
  have been valued members of First Presbyterian Church; and
         WHEREAS, The half-century of marriage that Mr. and Mrs.
  Watson have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love
  and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all
  who know them; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Dorise and Bud Watson on 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. Watson as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Craddick
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1016 was adopted by the House on April
  13, 2007, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House