H.R. No. 230

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 Phil and Jane Smith of Sulphur Springs celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on January 24, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Phil Smith and the former Jane Harris met in the a cappella choir at Baylor University, and they were joined in matrimony in 1969 at the University Baptist Church of Fort Worth; over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their children, Jennifer Scogin and her husband, David, Emily Stephen and her husband, Scott, and Nate Smith and his wife, Cara, as well as seven grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Respected members of the Sulphur Springs community for the past 18 years, Mr. and Mrs. Smith lived in six states before returning to Texas in 2001; Mr. Smith served his country during the Vietnam War, and today he and his son Nate practice law at the Smith & Smith Law Firm; Mrs. Smith taught math at Sulphur Springs High School and Texas A&M University-Commerce; devoted to their faith, the couple have led worship in numerous churches over the course of their marriage; and

WHEREAS, Phil and Jane Smith have enjoyed 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 House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Phil and Jane Smith on their 50th 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Flynn

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 230 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2019, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House