81S10144 MDM-D
 
  By: Hughes H.R. No. 36
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
  by a great and enduring love, Richard and Ina Taylor of Pittsburg,
  Texas, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on March 21, 2009;
  and
         WHEREAS, Richard Pat Taylor and the former Ina Mae Copeland
  were united in matrimony on that special day in 1964, at a ceremony
  held at a private home in Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have nurtured
  a fulfilling marriage that was made even richer with the addition of
  four children, Richard Taylor, Dennis Taylor, Linda Kay Taylor
  Burleson, and the late Brenda Gay Taylor; more recently, the couple
  have shared in the joy of welcoming into their family 10
  grandchildren, Nikki, Kaylee, Aaron, Brian, McKenna, Colston,
  Jacob, Brittany, Ben, and Chris; and
         WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 45
  years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in
  their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has
  enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace
  and optimism; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Richard and
  Ina Taylor on their 45th 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. Taylor as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.