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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced |
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by a great and enduring love, Rufus and Betty Ruth Hurley of Temple |
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celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 25, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, "Bud" Hurley and the former Betty Ruth Higdon were |
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united in matrimony in Monroe, Louisiana, in 1951; through the |
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years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made |
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even richer with the addition of their daughter, Renee Vanderpool, |
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and two grandsons; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Hurley retired |
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from Sun Oil Company after 35 years as an offshore helicopter pilot; |
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Mrs. Hurley was employed by Sears for more than two decades; and |
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WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the |
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world during the past six decades, this devoted husband and wife |
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have remained constant in their commitment to one another, and the |
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strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges |
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and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Rufus and Betty Ruth Hurley on |
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their 60th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best |
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wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Hurley as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |