H.R. No. 1849
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, Bill and Karen Erck of Waco celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary on August 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Bill Erck and the former Karen Bruner were joined in
matrimony in 1957 in a ceremony held at Central Christian Church in
Waco; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured
family that includes their children, David and Steven Erck and
Terri and Gerald Geisler, and their grandchildren, Jordan Erck,
Montana and Cheyenne Townsley, and Garrett and Shelbi Geisler; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Erck is
retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, while Mrs. Erck has
been an employee of Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center; respected
members of their community, they are members of American Legion
Post 121 and the Marine Corps League, and they have been active with
Citizens on Patrol, the Cedar Ridge Neighborhood Association, and
the Central Texas Horseshoe Pitchers Association; Mr. Erck has also
been a volunteer with the Waco Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Erck have enjoyed more than five
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 Bill and Karen Erck on their golden
wedding anniversary in 2007 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. Erck 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. 1849 was adopted by the House on May
14, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House