H.R. No. 260
 
 
 
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, Wendell and Myra Shirley Crist of
  Yantis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 17, 2011;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Crist exchanged the vows of matrimony
  in Yantis in 1961, and over the course of their marriage, they have
  found in each other a loving life partner; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Crist count among their blessings a
  fine family that includes their children, Wesley and his wife,
  Deborah, Kelvin and his wife, Michelle, Nathan and his wife, Tina,
  and Rodney and his wife, Debbie, as well as nine grandchildren and
  nine great-grandchildren, with whom they share the many special
  occasions of life; 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 82nd Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Wendell and
  Myra Crist 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. Crist as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Hughes
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 260 was adopted by the House on June
  28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House