H.R. No. 2812
 
 
 
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, Doyle and Verda Arnold of Quinlan
  celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 20, 2009; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold were united in matrimony in
  Plano on that special day in 1959; through the years, they have
  nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with
  the addition of 5 children, 10 grandchildren, and 14
  great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Arnold is a semiretired independent carpenter
  and the owner of Arnold Construction; Mrs. Arnold enjoyed a career
  with the Quinlan Independent School District before her retirement;
  and
         WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
  world during 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 Doyle and Verda Arnold on 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. Arnold as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Flynn
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2812 was adopted by the House on June
  1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House