H.R. No. 2422
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Ollie and Leta Hartgroves of McGregor
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 23, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Ollie Earl Hartgroves, Jr., and the former Leta Bell
Cupp were united in matrimony on that special day in 1957 at North
Waco Baptist Church, and through the years, they have nurtured a
fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the
addition of their children, Tammie Hartgroves, Janie Barton and her
husband, Carl, Lawrence Hartgroves and his wife, Lori, and Thomas
Hartgroves and his wife, Kay, as well as seven grandchildren,
Samantha, Christopher, Lauren, Lindsey, Laci, Justin, and Jacob,
and a great-granddaughter, Shelby; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hartgroves served in the U.S. Marine Corps from
1957 to 1960, retired as director of finance with the U.S. Postal
Service, and currently owns Hartgroves Tax Service in Waco; Mrs.
Hartgroves retired as a teacher at Bell's Hill Elementary School
and is a member of the Laureate Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma
Phi Sorority; the couple are active in the Hewitt Lions Club, where
Mrs. Hartgroves became the first female member in 1992, and are
members of the First Baptist Church of Woodway; and
WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
world during the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife
have remained constant in their commitment to one another, and the
strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges
and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ollie and Leta Hartgroves 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. Hartgroves as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Anderson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2422 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House