H.R. No. 1850 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Don and Jeanette Markum of Waco celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 25, 2008, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Markum exchanged the vows of matrimony on that special day in 1958, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in one another a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Respected members of Meadowbrook Baptist Church, Mr. and Mrs. Markum count among their blessings a fine family that includes two children, Dean and Doug, and three grandchildren, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Don and Jeanette Markum 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 Don and Jeanette Markum on reaching the joyous milestone of their 50th 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. Markum as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1850 was adopted by the House on May 14, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House