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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, Louis and Shirley Sims of Waco |
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celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on April 25, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Sims were united in matrimony at the |
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home of the bride's mother, the late Marzella Carrington, in Waco in |
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1973; they are the proud and loving parents of three children, |
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Gianna, Tara, and Louis, and grandparents of three, LaToya, Tiara, |
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and the late Gianna; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. and Mrs. |
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Sims are both retired from the Cargill turkey production plant |
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after 30 and 33 years, respectively; Mr. Sims is a veteran of the |
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United States Marine Corps, and he was honored with the Purple Heart |
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for his courageous service; Mrs. Sims is an Evangelist and a |
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talented interior decorator who enjoys sketching; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 38 |
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years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in |
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their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has |
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enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace |
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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 Louis and Shirley Sims on their |
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38th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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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. Sims as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |