H.R. No. 1181
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hochstedler of Temple celebrated
  their 65th wedding anniversary on March 2, 2009, and they may indeed
  reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Hochstedler and the former Ina Lee Bleeker
  exchanged the vows of matrimony on that special day in 1944, and
  over the course of their marriage, they have found in one another a
  loving life partner; Mr. Hochstedler is retired after serving in
  the U.S. Army and in civil service; Mrs. Hochstedler is a homemaker;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hochstedler count among their blessings
  a fine family that includes 4 children, Robert, Jim, Darlene, and
  James, 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a
  great-great-grandchild, with whom they share the many special
  occasions of life; and
         WHEREAS, For 65 years, Mr. and Mrs. Hochstedler have brought
  to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it is a
  pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment to one
  another; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hochstedler on
  the occasion of their 65th 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. Hochstedler as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Sheffield
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1181 was adopted by the House on April
  16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House