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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced |
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by a great and enduring love, Horace and Mattie Johnson of Houston |
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are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on April 25, 2009; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson exchanged the vows of matrimony |
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on that special day in 1959, and over the course of their marriage, |
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they have found in one another a devoted life partner; and |
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WHEREAS, Longtime residents of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson |
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count among their blessings a fine family that includes 4 children, |
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Kevin, Phillip, Horace, and Jessie, and 14 grandchildren, La |
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Tarsha, Jermaine, Aqua, Phillip, Chadwick, Kevin, Jessica, Taylor, |
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Trevon, Inayah, Nancy, Malik, Trinity, and Charles; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past |
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half-century, Horace and Mattie Johnson have remained constant in |
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their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has |
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enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace |
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and optimism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Horace and Mattie Johnson on the |
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occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them |
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sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Johnson as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |