H.R. No. 180
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Dodie and James Walker of Lubbock celebrated their
  50th wedding anniversary on December 29, 2012, and they may indeed
  reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared;
  and
         WHEREAS, James Walker and the former Dodie Davis exchanged
  the vows of matrimony in Castle Rock, Colorado, in 1962, and over
  the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving
  life partner; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Walker are the parents of four
  children, Kelly Moss, Janelle Tharp, Sheryl Walker, and the late
  Eric Walker, and today their family includes their sons-in-law,
  Randy and Brian, and their daughter-in-law, Christine, and eight
  grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, For half a century, Dodie and James Walker have
  brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it
  is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Dodie and James Walker 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. Walker as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Frullo
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 180 was adopted by the House on
  February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House