85R9107 CJM-D

By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 331

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, Dale and Joyce Sanders celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 21, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Dale Sanders and the former Joyce Thedford began dating in junior high and continued their relationship as students at Waco High School; following their graduation, they were united in matrimony by the Reverend A. C. Lane at Faith Tabernacle Church in Waco in 1956; over the years, their family has grown to include their two children, Steve and his wife, Lisa, and Terri and her husband, Will, as well as their six grandchildren, Jared, Lacey, Jordan, Katherine, Kristina, and Marian, and five great-grandchildren, HeidiGrace, Collins, Elly, Harper, and Jordy; and

WHEREAS, Valued members of their community, Mr. Sanders worked for the Texas Department of Transportation for 37 years before retiring as an equipment supervisor, and Mrs. Sanders retired as a financial secretary at Emmanuel Baptist Church after more than two decades of service; sustained by a deep faith, they are active in their church, and in their leisure hours, they enjoy ranching and spending quality time with their family; and

WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six decades, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dale and Joyce Sanders on their 60th 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.