83R7613 LUC-D
 
  By: Frullo H.R. No. 568
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Sam and Carolyn Owings of Lubbock celebrated their
  50th wedding anniversary on December 23, 2012, and they may indeed
  reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared;
  and
         WHEREAS, Sam Owings and the former Carolyn Watkins exchanged
  the vows of matrimony in 1962, and over the course of their
  marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Owings count among their blessings a
  fine family that includes their children, Scott Owings and Shelly
  Stinnett, and their two grandchildren, with whom they treasure
  sharing many special occasions; and
         WHEREAS, For half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Owings 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 Sam and Carolyn Owings 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. Owings as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.