83R8558 LUC-D
 
  By: Anderson H.R. No. 479
 
 
 
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, M. J. and Dorothy Whitehead of Waco
  celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 17, 2013; and
         WHEREAS, M. J. Whitehead and the former Dorothy Scheu were
  united in matrimony at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in San Diego,
  California, in 1953, and over the course of their marriage, they
  have found in each other a loving life partner; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead count among their blessings a
  fine family that includes three children and their spouses, Steve
  and his wife, Leslee, Lisa, and James and his wife, Louisa, as well
  as seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over 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 M. J. and Dorothy Whitehead 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. Whitehead as an expression of high regard
  by the Texas House of Representatives.