81R23720 MDM-D
 
  By: Hughes H.R. No. 1420
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
  and shared experiences, and Bobby Kenneth and Margaret Aldridge of
  Mineola celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on
  February 14, 2009; and
         WHEREAS, Joined in matrimony in Dallas on Valentine's Day
  1959, Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge have nurtured a fulfilling marriage
  through the years; today they delight in their treasured family,
  which includes a son, Barry Aldridge, a daughter, Robin Brand, as
  well as three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge made their home in Dallas and
  later in Garland while they raised their children; Mr. Aldridge
  supported the family as a building contractor and after moving to
  East Texas in 1969, he built custom homes; Mrs. Aldridge was
  employed as an activity assistant at Country Trails Care Center in
  Grand Saline; both are now retired; and
         WHEREAS, This devoted couple have shared five decades of
  abiding love and mutual affection, 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 Ken and Margaret Aldridge 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. Aldridge as an expression of high regard
  by the Texas House of Representatives.