H.R. No. 823
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
  and shared experiences, and Johnny and Martha Moore of Commerce
  celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on February 14,
  2009; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Moore were joined in matrimony in 1959
  at a ceremony held in Howe; through the years, they have been
  blessed with a treasured family that includes three children,
  Ramona Harper, Johnna Stephenson, and Marcus Moore, as well as
  seven granddaughters; and
         WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Moore is a
  cotton farmer in Delta County and Mrs. Moore is an administrative
  assistant at Texas A&M University--Commerce; in addition to meeting
  their work and family responsibilities, they have been valued
  members of the First Baptist Church; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Moore have enjoyed five 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 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Johnny and Martha Moore 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. Moore as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Flynn
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 823 was adopted by the House on March
  26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House