88S40855 TBO-D
 
  By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 16
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, A 70th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
  mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Cecil and Wilma
  Halfmann of St. Lawrence celebrated this joyous milestone in their
  marriage on October 14, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Halfmann were joined in matrimony in
  1953 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen; over the years, they
  have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their 10
  children, 30 grandchildren, and 59 great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. and
  Mrs. Halfmann retired from farming in 1995, and their many hobbies
  have included dancing, gardening, and playing dominoes and cards;
  in addition, Mr. Halfmann took up woodworking in his retirement,
  and Mrs. Halfmann is an avid quilter who also takes pleasure in
  baking and playing bunco; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Halfmann have enjoyed seven 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 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
  4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Cecil and Wilma Halfmann on
  their 70th 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. Halfmann as an expression of high regard
  by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.