H.R. No. 1844
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, Wade and Martha Colbert of Waco are
celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary on May 27, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Colbert were united in matrimony at the
bride's parents' home in Waco on that special day in 1950; through
the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been
made even richer with the addition of three children and their
spouses, Liz Sanders and her husband, Bill, Ron Colbert and his
wife, Jane, and Martha Sue Colbert-Hall and her husband, Arthur, as
well as three grandchildren, Barbara, Lacy, and Jennifer, and four
great-grandchildren, Krista, Kaleb, Bradley, and Bayleigh; and
WHEREAS, A Baylor graduate, Mr. Colbert answered his nation's
call to duty by serving in the Philippines with the U.S. Division of
Occupational Forces during World War II and retired from work
within the United States government in 1979; Mrs. Colbert devoted
her attentions to raising her family while her children were young
and then worked as assistant to the chaplain at Hillcrest Hospital
and retired from Connally-Compton Funeral Home in 2006; the couple
are longtime active members at Seventh & James Baptist Church in
Waco; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six
decades, 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 Wade and Martha Colbert on the
occasion of their 59th 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. Colbert 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. 1844 was adopted by the House on May
14, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House