H.R. No. 2425
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Ed and Marilee Runyan of Midland celebrated their
  50th wedding anniversary on April 7, 2007, and they may indeed
  reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Runyan exchanged the vows of matrimony
  in Oklahoma on that special day in 1957, and over the course of
  their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner;
  the Runyans are members of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in
  Midland, and Mr. Runyan serves as the chief executive officer of
  Seaboard Oil Company; and
         WHEREAS, This happy couple count among their blessings a fine
  family that includes three children, Ed Runyan and his wife, Dana,
  Laurie Kidwell and her husband, Danny, and Leigh Ann Stockard, as
  well as six grandchildren, Steven, Scott, Randy, Ryan, Amanda, and
  Julia, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; and
         WHEREAS, For half a century, Ed and Marilee Runyan have
  brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it
  is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Ed and Marilee Runyan on their
  golden 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. Runyan as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Craddick
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2425 was adopted by the House on May
  25, 2007, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House