81R23653 JKB-D
By: Anderson H.R. No. 1797
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 65th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
and shared experiences, and Thomas and Francis Turner of Waco
celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on May 8, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas Turner and the former Francis Sweeney were
joined in matrimony in Hillsboro on that special day in 1943;
through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family
that includes two children, Terry and Tommy, as well as five
grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, the couple
have made their home in Waco for 62 years; Mr. Turner is retired as
an administrator of Baylor University and contributes to the Waco
Tribune-Herald as a columnist, and Mrs. Turner is a dedicated
homemaker; and
WHEREAS, Thomas and Francis Turner have enjoyed 65 years 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 Thomas and Francis Turner on their
65th 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. Turner as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.