H.R. No. 1577

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Jack and Kay Huffman of Austin celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on April 15, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Huffman were high school sweethearts in San Antonio and were joined in matrimony in 1961; they both graduated from The University of Texas at Austin while raising their family, which includes four treasured children, John, Carolyn, Nancy, and Neil, and five adored grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Huffman is retired from the Texas governor's office and the Legislative Budget Board and Mrs. Huffman is retired from the comptroller's office and the Texas Legislative Council; both were employed by the Lone Star State for more than 30 years, and they instilled a strong work ethic in their children as well as a desire to serve the public; and

WHEREAS, Today, this inspiring couple run Emilie's Quilt Haus, a small quilt retreat facility in the Texas Hill Country near Stonewall; the facility is named for Mrs. Huffman's grandmother, Emilie Lindig, who was born in a one-room log cabin on the property; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Huffman have enjoyed five decades 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 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jack and Kay Huffman 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. Huffman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Schwertner

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1577 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House