H.R. No. 1883

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Patrick and Patricia Stroman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 15, 2008, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and

WHEREAS, Patrick Stroman and the former Patricia Ann Hutcherson exchanged the vows of matrimony at First Baptist Church in Lubbock in 1958, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in one another a loving life partner; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stroman is retired from pharmaceutical sales and enjoys working on his family farm in Sweetwater, and Mrs. Stroman retired as secretary to the United Methodist district office; the couple are active members at Central United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Stroman count among their blessings a fine family that includes three daughters, Johanna Nystrom, Cheryl Martin, and Stacy Erb, as well as seven grandchildren, Ryan, Whitney, Bobby, Patrick, Marissa, Drew, and Jake, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; and

WHEREAS, For half a century, Patrick and Patricia Stroman 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 Patrick and Patricia Stroman 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. Stroman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Anderson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1883 was adopted by the House on May 14, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House