H.R. No. 1418
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, Paul and Gay Ingram of Big Sandy
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ingram were joined in matrimony on that
special day in 1958, at a ceremony held at Zion Lutheran Church in
Dallas; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured
family that includes two sons, David and his wife, Karla, and Robert
and his wife, Cassandra, and three granddaughters, Amanda, Ashley,
and Carlie; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ingram is retired from Cherokee Steel
Fabricators, where he served as chief draftsman for 25 years, while
Mrs. Ingram has been a dedicated homemaker and civic volunteer over
the course of the couple's marriage; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world during 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 Paul and Gay Ingram on the occasion
of 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. Ingram as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1418 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House