H.R. No. 197
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
  by a great and enduring love, Johnny and Leona Whipple of Lubbock
  celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 9, 2013; and
         WHEREAS, Johnny Ray Whipple and the former Leona Christina
  Sinclair were united in matrimony at 25th Street Baptist Church in
  Lubbock in 1963, and they renewed their vows at Bethany Baptist
  Church on June 11, 1988; and
         WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
  world during the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife
  have remained constant in their commitment to each other, and the
  strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges
  and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Johnny and
  Leona Whipple 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. Whipple as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Frullo
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 197 was adopted by the House on June
  25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House