81R25645 JKB-D By: Anderson H.R. No. 1887 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Carl and Dee Rucker of Waco celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 9, 2008, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Carl Rucker and the former Dee Boyd exchanged the vows of matrimony in Erie, Pennsylvania, on that memorable day in 1958, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a devoted life partner; the couple both work as corporate chaplains with Marketplace Chaplains USA and enjoy membership at First United Methodist Church in Waco; and WHEREAS, The Ruckers count among their blessings a fine family that includes their two children, David and Debbie, as well as six grandchildren, Lauren, Ethan, Andrew, Jonathan, Bethany, and Jessica, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; and WHEREAS, For more than half a century, Carl and Dee Rucker 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 Carl and Dee Rucker on their golden 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 the Ruckers as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.