H.R. No. 2426

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, Velton and Darlene Cunningham of Woodway celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 31, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Velton Cunningham and the former Darlene Strickland were united in matrimony in 1958; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the expansion of their family to include their children, Diana Crosby and her husband, Michael, Mark Cunningham and his wife, Jerri, Sarah Donaldson and her husband, David, and Janeen Rape and her husband, Kenneth, their grandchildren, and their great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Cunningham worked with K-Mart and Central Freight Lines before opening C & C Collision Center in 1995, while Mrs. Cunningham has been employed for more than 30 years with American Income Life Insurance; and

WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Velton and Darlene Cunningham 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. Cunningham as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Anderson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2426 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House