H.R. No. 179
 
 
 
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, Art and Georgia "Jody" Cook of Lubbock
  celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 31, 2012; and
         WHEREAS, Art Cook and the former Jody Kennedy were united in
  matrimony in 1952; over the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling
  marriage that has been made even richer with the expansion of their
  family to include their sons, Shane and Dennis, their daughters,
  Terry and Kelly, their daughters-in-law, Jan and Becky, their
  son-in-law, Garry, and their seven grandchildren and four
  great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
  world during the past six decades, 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 hereby congratulate Art and Jody Cook on their 60th
  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. Cook as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Frullo
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 179 was adopted by the House on
  February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House