H.R. No. 1610 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned five decades, Bennie and Carolyn Blakey of Mineola celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 14, 2009; and WHEREAS, Bennie Blakey and the former Carolyn Connelly exchanged the vows of matrimony in Plano on that special day in 1959, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a devoted life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Blakey count among their blessings a fine family that includes two children and their spouses, Brian and April Blakey and Beth and Bobby Johnson, as well as four grandchildren; Mr. Blakey retired from Texas Instruments after 35 years, and Mrs. Blakey enjoyed a 30-year career in the banking industry; and WHEREAS, Looking back over the past half-century, Bennie and Carolyn Blakey can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bennie and Carolyn Blakey 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. Blakey as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1610 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House