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.
Sheffield
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1778 was adopted by the House on May
11, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House