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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, Andrew and Mary Kitten of Lubbock |
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celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 1, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Andrew Kitten and the former Mary Schwertner were |
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united in matrimony at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slaton in 1948; |
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through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that |
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has been made even richer with the addition of 7 children, Rosanna |
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Mutzabaugh and her husband, Jack, Greg Kitten and his wife, |
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Santuza, Bernie Kitten and his wife, Shari, Matt Kitten and his |
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wife, Phyllis, Patrick Kitten and his wife, Carol, Annette Jones |
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and her husband, Roy, and Dot Elkins and her husband, Ben, as well |
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as 11 grandchildren and step-grandchildren and 7 |
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great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the |
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world over the past 65 years, this devoted husband and wife have |
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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 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Andrew and |
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Mary Kitten on their 65th wedding anniversary and extend to them |
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sincere best 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. Kitten as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |