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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of |
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mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Dalvin and Gladys Awalt |
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of Midland celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on |
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February 6, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Awalt were joined in matrimony in 1953 |
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at a ceremony held at the First Baptist Church in Winters; through |
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the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that |
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includes three children, Cassie Hillyer, Mark Awalt, and Amy |
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Aranda, as well as five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, |
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and a great-great-grandson; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Awalt |
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retired in 1993 following a notable 38-year career with Halliburton |
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Services and Mrs. Awalt is a dedicated homemaker and Midland |
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Memorial Hospital volunteer; together, they are faithful |
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congregants of Crestview Baptist Church and actively involved with |
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Meals on Wheels; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Awalt have enjoyed six decades of |
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abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an |
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exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting |
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commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dalvin and Gladys Awalt on their |
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60th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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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. Awalt as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |