H.R. No. 1181 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hochstedler of Temple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on March 2, 2009, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hochstedler and the former Ina Lee Bleeker exchanged the vows of matrimony on that special day in 1944, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in one another a loving life partner; Mr. Hochstedler is retired after serving in the U.S. Army and in civil service; Mrs. Hochstedler is a homemaker; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hochstedler count among their blessings a fine family that includes 4 children, Robert, Jim, Darlene, and James, 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; and WHEREAS, For 65 years, Mr. and Mrs. Hochstedler have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment to one another; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hochstedler on the occasion of their 65th 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. Hochstedler as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sheffield ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1181 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House