81R23666 JKB-D By: Anderson H.R. No. 1906 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Gene and Kay Wenzel of Woodway celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 26, 2008, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Gene Wenzel and the former Kay Miller exchanged the vows of matrimony at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco on that special day in 1958, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in one another a loving life partner; Mr. Wenzel was an officer at First National Bank for 12 years and retired as president of Educators Credit Union after 40 years of dedicated service; Mrs. Wenzel worked as a Realtor in Waco for 27 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel count among their blessings a fine family that includes two sons and their wives, Steve and Melissa Wenzel and Brian and Shanie Wenzel, and four grandchildren, Katherine, Alison, Collin, and Amanda, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; the couple are members of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Gene and Kay Wenzel 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 Gene and Kay Wenzel on the 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. Wenzel as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.