SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1249

WHEREAS, Many years ago, Burle and Frances Pettit made a lifetime commitment to each other, and their mutual trust has been amply rewarded for they are now celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The couple met when Burle, who was stationed in Alaska with the Army, went home to Texas for a visit; after being snubbed initially, Burle managed to win Frances's heart through an intensive letter-writing campaign; and

WHEREAS, On the day of their wedding, Burle worked all day at his highway construction job, and Frances was completing her final examinations in her fourth semester in college; she had finished making her dress for the wedding the previous evening; and

WHEREAS, Just three months after their first date, Burle and Frances were married on May 29, 1957, in a church in Ranger after Wednesday night services; and

WHEREAS, The couple broke the news of their wedding to their parents three weeks later; in 15 months, their first son was born, and one month after that, the couple returned to college; one month before the birth of their second son, they both graduated in the same commencement ceremony; and

WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Pettit have cherished traditional family and moral values; over the years, they have grown stronger in their love and devotion as together they experienced the joys and sorrows of everyday living; and

WHEREAS, They have been blessed with a wonderful family; their children, Kevin, Kyle, and Scott; their daughter-in-law, Michelle; their grandchildren, Gary, Kasey, Morgan, Christopher, Kendall, and Hayden; and their great-grandchildren, Moiya and Hanna, have been a source of much pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, The devoted relationship that Burle and Frances share is truly an inspiration to all who know them; they will be joined by their family and friends on May 27, 2007, in celebration of their 50 years together; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Burle Pettit on their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in their lives. Duncan

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate