81R28246 JKB-D By: Sheffield H.R. No. 1778 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love and shared experiences, and Nick and Bertie Gandy of Temple celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on April 9, 2009; and WHEREAS, Nick Gandy and the former Bertie Faye Helbert were joined in matrimony on that special day in 1949; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes four children, Nicky Dale Gandy, Glen Ray Gandy and his wife, Tamara, Carol Estrada and her husband, Tony, and Brad Gandy, as well as eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Gandy is retired from Lone Star Gas after 45 years and also worked as a painter, and Mrs. Gandy is retired after working for Temple schools and the recreation department of the City of Temple; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gandy have enjoyed six 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 Nick and Bertie Gandy on their 60th 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. Gandy as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.