81R24006 JKB-D
 
  By: Flynn H.R. No. 1634
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, K. W. and Joyce Shipp of Emory celebrated their 50th
  wedding anniversary on April 4, 2009, and they may indeed reflect
  with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Shipp exchanged the vows of matrimony
  on that special day in Rockwall in 1959, and over the course of
  their marriage, they have found in one another a loving life
  partner; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Shipp count among their blessings a
  fine family that includes three daughters, Kim, Alisha, and
  Katrina, as well as eight grandchildren, with whom they share the
  many special occasions of life; and
         WHEREAS, For half a century, K. W. and Joyce Shipp have
  brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it
  is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate K. W. and Joyce Shipp on the
  occasion of 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. Shipp as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.