H.R. No. 1918 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Richard and Rita Jurek of Woodway celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 12, 2008, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Richard Jurek and the former Rita Straten exchanged the vows of matrimony at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours 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, Mr. and Mrs. Jurek count among their blessings a fine family that includes their children, Laura and Douglas Williams, Valerie Campbell, Greg and Lisa Jurek, and John and Tari Jurek, as well as nine grandchildren, Erin, Matthew, Nicholas, Eric, Colyn, Kendall, Aubrianne, Justin, and Shelby, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Richard and Rita Jurek 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 Richard and Rita Jurek on reaching the noteworthy milestone of 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. Jurek as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1918 was adopted by the House on May 14, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House