81R26708 JKB-D
By: Anderson H.R. No. 1889
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
and shared experiences, and Joe and Linda Gough celebrated this
joyous milestone in their marriage on June 29, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Joe Gough and the former Linda Corroone were joined
in matrimony in 1958 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption
in Waco; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured
family that includes their children, Robert Gough and his wife,
Diane, Richard Gough and his wife, Cindy, and Teresa Raney and her
husband, Dalton, as well as 13 grandchildren, Ryan, Riley, Ricky,
Ansley, Austin, Aubrie, Scott, Shane, Kristi, Randall, Clint,
Collin, and Casie; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Gough
worked in Waco ISD for 38 years and retired as principal of St.
Mary's School in West, and Mrs. Gough devoted her time to raising
her family while her children were young and is a retired
schoolteacher; the couple are valued members of St. Jerome Catholic
Church, and Mr. Gough serves as an officer of Waco-McLennan County
Retired Teachers Association and a member of the Knights of
Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gough have enjoyed 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 Joe and Linda Gough 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 Mr. and Mrs. Gough as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.