83R24608 BGU-D

By: Craddick H.R. No. 1748

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and J. W. and Diane Putman of Lamesa celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on March 20, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Lamesa native J. W. Putman and the former Diane Baker were joined in matrimony in 1963 at a ceremony held in the bride's hometown of O'Donnell; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes four children and their spouses, Kyle and Berenda Putman, Kevin Putman, Cindy and Zane Ham, and Tyler Ham, as well as three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; and

WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Putman worked for the Texas Highway Department for 35 years, and Mrs. Putman enjoyed a varied career that included employment with Claiborne's Thriftway for 12 years, serving as the Lamesa Middle School cafeteria secretary for two decades, and owning and operating the Donut Stop for seven years; in addition to meeting their work and family responsibilities, Mr. Putman is a congregant of Lamesa Church of Christ and enjoys traveling on his motorcycle while Mrs. Putman holds membership with Lamesa Christian Fellowship and makes custom-crafted pens; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Putman have enjoyed half a century of abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate J. W. and Diane Putman 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. Putman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.