H.R. No. 1687

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jimmy and Margie Voiles of Hewitt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 30, 2007, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Voiles and the former Margie Linam exchanged the vows of matrimony on that special day in 1957, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in one another a loving life partner; Mr. Voiles retired after a 37-year career with Young Brothers Contractors, and Mrs. Voiles worked for Owens-Illinois; the couple are members of Lorena First Baptist Church and have travelled together to 48 American states; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Voiles count among their blessings a fine family that includes their children, Kenneth and his wife, Brenda, Steve and his wife, Debbie, and Vickie Kroll and her husband, Cliff, as well as five grandchildren, Josh, Megan, Aimee, Tara, and Melanie, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; and

WHEREAS, For half a century, Jimmy and Margie Voiles 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 Jimmy and Margie Voiles on the noteworthy milestone of their golden 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. Voiles as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Anderson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1687 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House