| |
| |
|
|
R E S O L U T I O N
|
|
|
WHEREAS, March 31, 2015, marks the 54th wedding anniversary |
|
|
of Bill and Susie Black of Ozona, and this joyous event provides a |
|
|
fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together |
|
|
as husband and wife; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Bill Black and the former Tommy Sue Chandler were |
|
|
joined in matrimony in 1961; they are the parents of two children, |
|
|
Will M. Black and the late Sue Ellen Crawford, and through the |
|
|
years, they have seen their treasured family grow to include their |
|
|
daughter-in-law, Vickie, as well as their grandchildren and |
|
|
great-grandchildren; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Lifelong residents of Crockett County and |
|
|
descendants of pioneer ranching families in the area, the couple |
|
|
grew up near Ozona; Mr. Black helped found Crockett National Bank |
|
|
and continues to hold a seat on its board of directors; following in |
|
|
the footsteps of his father and grandfather, he also served several |
|
|
terms as a county commissioner; Mrs. Black co-chairs fund-raising |
|
|
efforts for the West Texas Rehabilitation Center and has aided the |
|
|
efforts of various clubs and community projects; in addition to |
|
|
their prominent roles in ranching and raising livestock, the pair |
|
|
have also been involved in several business ventures; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, The 54 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Black |
|
|
have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and |
|
|
commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who |
|
|
know them; now, therefore, be it |
|
|
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
|
|
Legislature hereby congratulate Bill and Susie Black on their 54th |
|
|
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. |