81R22258 MDM-D
 
  By: Craddick H.R. No. 1392
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
  and shared experiences, and Paul and Kay Gilbert of Lubbock
  celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on March 31,
  2009; and
         WHEREAS, Paul Gilbert and the former Kay Syring were married
  in 1959 in Levelland, where they made their home for more than 40
  years; they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes
  six children and their spouses, Andy and Nene Gilbert, Diane and
  Paul Hale, David and Angie Gilbert, Chris and Ginger Gilbert,
  Joseph and Carrie Gilbert, and Aaron and Leska Gilbert, as well as
  16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Residents of Lubbock since 2002, this devoted couple
  have shared 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 Paul and Kay Gilbert 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. Gilbert as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.