H.R. No. 1686

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love and shared experiences, and Melton and Julie Connell of Woodway celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on August 14, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Melton O. Connell and the former Julie Halencak were joined in matrimony at First Baptist Church in Quanah on that special day in 1947; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes a son, Michael Connell and his wife, Cindy, and their grandchildren, Cari Edison and her husband, Ricky, Cayce Connell, and Chance Connell; and

WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Connell is retired from the Waco Weather Bureau as a meteorologist and Mrs. Connell worked as a physician's office nurse until her retirement; in addition to meeting their career and family responsibilities, they have been members of First Baptist Church of Woodway since 1958, and Mrs. Connell has taught Sunday school for most of those years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Connell have enjoyed more than six 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 Melton and Julie Connell on the noteworthy milestone of their 60th 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. Connell as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Anderson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1686 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House