H.R. No. 1843 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, L. A. and Marie Rager of Moody celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 17, 2008, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, L. A. Rager and the former Marie Young exchanged the vows of matrimony on that day in 1948 in Waco, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in one another a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, The couple count among their blessings a fine family that includes four daughters, Kathy Foit and her husband, Ronny, Debbie Spivey and her husband, Bill, Lorrie Clearman, and Sherry McDowell and her husband, Fred, as well as a son, Bud Rager; Mr. and Mrs. Rager also share the many special occasions of life with their 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Residents of Moody since 2001, Mr. and Mrs. Rager operated three businesses in Waco before retiring in 1985; and WHEREAS, For six decades, L. A. and Marie Rager have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, 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 L. A. and Marie Rager 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. Rager as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1843 was adopted by the House on May 14, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House