H.R. No. 1803
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, L. D. and Barbara Parsons of Waco
celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on August 28, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Parsons were united in matrimony in
Mississippi in 1943; through the years, they have nurtured a
fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the
addition of two children, Merle Parsons and his wife, Barbara, and
Vickie Gibbs and her husband, Tommy, as well as five grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parsons answered his nation's call to duty with
service in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from
Sinclair-Arco in 1985; Mrs. Parsons is a homemaker; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 65
years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in
their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has
enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace
and optimism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate L. D. and Barbara Parsons 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. Parsons 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. 1803 was adopted by the House on May
11, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House