H.R. No. 154

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, January 27, 2011, marks the 50th wedding anniversary

of Tony and Linda Gavin of Caddo Mills, and this joyous event

provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable

journey together as husband and wife; and

WHEREAS, High school and college sweethearts who both

graduated from Caddo Mills Independent School District and East

Texas State University, Mr. and Mrs. Gavin were joined in matrimony

in 1961 at a ceremony officiated by Pastor Charles Peters in Caddo

Mills; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured

family that includes their children, Stacy Plasek and Steve Gavin

and his wife, Barbara, and one grandchild; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gavin is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was

employed by Raytheon Systems; Mrs. Gavin is retired from public

education; in addition to meeting their career and family

responsibilities, they have dedicated much of their time to

community service, including work on the cemetery board; they enjoy

traveling cross-country in their RV, and Mr. Gavin plays golf three

times a week; and

WHEREAS, The 50 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Gavin 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 Tony and Linda Gavin 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. Gavin as an expression of high regard by

the Texas House of Representatives.

Flynn

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 154 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House