SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 57

WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Jim and Sandra Lassiter of Paris, Texas, celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on July 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, On that memorable day in 1967, Jim Lassiter and the former Sandra Skidmore were joined in matrimony in a ceremony officiated by the Reverend Jerry Moore at the Paris Junior College DeShong Chapel; over the years, the couple have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their two children, Mendy Lassiter Ruthart and her husband, Bill, and Ryan Lassiter and his wife, Ashley, as well as their five grandchildren, Drew and Hayden Bush and Ben, Ava, and Luke Lassiter; and

WHEREAS, Both alumni of East Texas State University, Mr. Lassiter enjoyed a career as comptroller at Oliver Rubber Company before retiring in 1999, while Ms. Lassiter worked as an educator with the Paris Independent School District until her retirement in 2001; active in their community, the couple have been valued congregants of East Paris Baptist Church since 1968; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Ms. Lassiter have shared five decades 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jim and Sandra Lassiter on their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 24, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate