H.R. No. 2845

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love and shared experiences, and Bill and Judy Stauts of Longview celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on March 15, 2009; and

WHEREAS, William Milton Stauts and the former Judith Ann Harris were joined in matrimony in 1959 at First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant; they became the parents of three treasured children, Philip Stauts, Melanie Pigg, and the late David Stauts; they have also welcomed into their family a beloved son-in-law, Alan Pigg; and

WHEREAS, Residents of Longview since 1967, Mr. and Mrs. Stauts are both retired; Mr. Stauts was supervisor of industrial engineering at LTV's Gregg County plant and later worked at Stemco, Inc.; Mrs. Stauts enjoyed a career with Bank One until her retirement in 1998; today, they are both active members of Oakland Heights Baptist Church, where they participate in teaching and music ministries; in addition, Mrs. Stauts teaches a women's Bible study class and performs volunteer work, and Mr. Stauts enjoys researching genealogy on the Internet; and

WHEREAS, This devoted couple have enjoyed half a century of abiding love and affection for one another, and they are among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bill and Judy Stauts on the occasion 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. Stauts as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Merritt

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2845 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House