81R16629 JGH-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 1088
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, Courtney and Jay Smith of Midland
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Smith first met in Fort Worth in 1955
and began dating in 1958; they were united in matrimony at First
United Methodist Church in Weatherford in 1959; through the years,
they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even
richer with the addition of their children, Steven Eric Smith and
his wife, Jeana, Shelley Lynne Hollums and her husband, Eddy, Joel
David Smith and his wife, Kim, and Clayton Jay Smith and his wife,
Susan; they have been further blessed by 13 grandchildren and 5
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith is a semiretired landman, and Mrs. Smith
retired from Burlington Resources in 2004; they have been residents
of Midland since 1975; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past
half-century, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant
in their commitment to one another, 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 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Courtney and Jay Smith on their
golden 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.