H.R. No. 1420 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love and shared experiences, and Bobby Kenneth and Margaret Aldridge of Mineola celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on February 14, 2009; and WHEREAS, Joined in matrimony in Dallas on Valentine's Day 1959, Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge have nurtured a fulfilling marriage through the years; today they delight in their treasured family, which includes a son, Barry Aldridge, a daughter, Robin Brand, as well as three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge made their home in Dallas and later in Garland while they raised their children; Mr. Aldridge supported the family as a building contractor and after moving to East Texas in 1969, he built custom homes; Mrs. Aldridge was employed as an activity assistant at Country Trails Care Center in Grand Saline; both are now retired; and WHEREAS, This devoted couple have shared five decades of abiding love and mutual affection, 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 Ken and Margaret Aldridge 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. Aldridge as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1420 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House