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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Clarence and Charlotte Carpenter of Waco celebrated |
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their 60th wedding anniversary on March 16, 2011, and they may |
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indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have |
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shared; and |
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WHEREAS, In a ceremony performed by the bride's |
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brother-in-law, the Reverend Aaron Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter |
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exchanged the vows of matrimony at Central Christian Church in Waco |
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in 1951; and |
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WHEREAS, The couple count among their blessings a fine family |
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that includes five children, Mark, Bart, Donna, Gahlen, and ZoeAnn, |
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as well as 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, with |
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whom they share the many special occasions of life; and |
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WHEREAS, For six decades, Clarence and Charlotte Carpenter |
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have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, |
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and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; |
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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 Clarence and Charlotte Carpenter |
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on 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. Carpenter as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |