H.R. No. 1683
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned half a
century, Lewis and Mary Propst of Hewitt celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on September 15, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Lewis Propst and the former Mary Montanaro exchanged
the vows of matrimony in Waco on that special day in 1957, and over
the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a
devoted life partner; Mr. Propst retired from the U.S. Navy Seabees
and Owens-Illinois glass plant; Mrs. Propst worked for 21 years
with Dr. Charles Gamble; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Propst count among their blessings a
fine family that includes their children, Michael Propst and his
wife, Linda, Laurie McCoy and her husband, J. D., and Kelley Arthur,
as well as five granddaughters, Amanda, Morgan, Ana, Kendall, and
Erika, with whom they treasure sharing the many special occasions
of life; and
WHEREAS, Lewis and Mary Propst have brought laughter,
kindness, and devotion to their marriage, and it is a pleasure to
honor them for their enduring commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lewis and Mary Propst on the
noteworthy milestone of 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. Propst as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Anderson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1683 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House