81R29634 MDM-D

By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 1878

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned half a century, Clyde Pittman, Jr., and Joyce Pittman of Irving celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 7, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Natives of the Lone Star State, Clyde H. Pittman, Jr., and the former Joyce J. Howard exchanged the vows of matrimony on that special day in 1958, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a devoted life partner; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Pittman count among their blessings a fine family that includes two children, Craig Howard Pittman and Clarissa Dawn Pittman, as well as three granddaughters, Ariel Lauren Pittman, Emily Dawn Erica Lindsey, and Kate Alicia Grace Lindsey; and

WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. armed forces, Mr. Pittman left in 1960 for an 18-month tour of duty in Korea, where he served his country with distinction; Mrs. Pittman holds a master's degree in civic affairs from the University of Dallas, earned the distinction of being the first woman elected to the Irving City Council, and has taken on key roles with the Republican Party at the local and state levels; a longtime precinct chair, she serves as vice president of membership for the Irving Republican Women's Club; and

WHEREAS, Looking back over the past five decades, Clyde and Joyce Pittman can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that many more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Joyce Pittman and Clyde Pittman, Jr., 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. Pittman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.