H.R. No. 56

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, July 29, 2010, marked the 77th wedding anniversary

of Howard and Mary Conoway, providing a fitting opportunity to

reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife;

and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Conoway were high school sweethearts in

Norwood, Ohio, and they eloped to Newport, Kentucky, where they

were married in 1933; through the years, they have been blessed with

a treasured family that includes two children, seven grandchildren,

and nine great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, The couple moved to Houston in 1935, where

Mr. Conoway was employed by the Continental Can Company; after 32

years in Houston and 12 in Virginia, the couple returned to Texas to

retire; residents of The Wilderness community, they enjoy traveling

on cruises and playing games, and they are active in their church;

and

WHEREAS, The 77 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Conoway

have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and

commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who

know them; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate Howard and Mary Conoway on their

77th 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. Conoway as an expression of high regard by

the Texas House of Representatives.

Hilderbran

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 56 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House