H.R. No. 429
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Pete and Nickie Barnard of Daingerfield celebrated
  their 50th wedding anniversary on December 19, 2014, and they may
  indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have
  shared; and
         WHEREAS, Both graduates of Daingerfield High School, Mr. and
  Mrs. Barnard were joined in matrimony on that memorable day in 1964
  at the home of the bride's mother; through the years, they have been
  blessed with a treasured family that includes their daughter, Dana
  Robertson, and her husband, Harlan, as well as their granddaughter,
  Carson; and
         WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Barnard
  is an army veteran and is retired from a successful career as a tool
  and die maker for Continental Can Company; Mrs. Barnard worked at
  the Johnson Space Center for a time before enjoying a rewarding
  25-year career as an educator with the Pine Tree Independent School
  District in Longview; in their leisure time, Mr. Barnard enjoys
  fishing, golfing, and gardening and Mrs. Barnard takes great
  pleasure in doing genealogy research and spending time with her
  loved ones; and
         WHEREAS, For a half-century, Pete and Nickie Barnard 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 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Pete and Nickie Barnard 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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Hughes
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 429 was adopted by the House on
  February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House