H.R. No. 1392 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love and shared experiences, and Paul and Kay Gilbert of Lubbock celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on March 31, 2009; and WHEREAS, Paul Gilbert and the former Kay Syring were married in 1959 in Levelland, where they made their home for more than 40 years; they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes six children and their spouses, Andy and Nene Gilbert, Diane and Paul Hale, David and Angie Gilbert, Chris and Ginger Gilbert, Joseph and Carrie Gilbert, and Aaron and Leska Gilbert, as well as 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Residents of Lubbock since 2002, this devoted couple have shared five decades of abiding love and affection for one another, 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 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Paul and Kay Gilbert 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. Gilbert as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1392 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House