81R29634 MDM-D
By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 1878
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned half a
century, Clyde Pittman, Jr., and Joyce Pittman of Irving celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary on November 7, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Natives of the Lone Star State, Clyde H. Pittman,
Jr., and the former Joyce J. Howard exchanged the vows of matrimony
on that special day in 1958, and over the course of their marriage,
they have found in each other a devoted life partner; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Pittman count among their blessings a
fine family that includes two children, Craig Howard Pittman and
Clarissa Dawn Pittman, as well as three granddaughters, Ariel
Lauren Pittman, Emily Dawn Erica Lindsey, and Kate Alicia Grace
Lindsey; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. armed forces, Mr. Pittman left
in 1960 for an 18-month tour of duty in Korea, where he served his
country with distinction; Mrs. Pittman holds a master's degree in
civic affairs from the University of Dallas, earned the distinction
of being the first woman elected to the Irving City Council, and has
taken on key roles with the Republican Party at the local and state
levels; a longtime precinct chair, she serves as vice president of
membership for the Irving Republican Women's Club; and
WHEREAS, Looking back over the past five decades, Clyde and
Joyce Pittman can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and
know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that
many more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joyce Pittman and Clyde Pittman,
Jr., on 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. Pittman as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.