H.R. No. 2427 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, Myra and William R. Casbeer of Waco celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 25, 2007; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Casbeer were united in matrimony in North Dakota on that special day in 1957; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of their children, Richard Casbeer and his wife, Pam, and Ruth Watson and her husband, Bill, and their two grandchildren, Jessica and Chris; and WHEREAS, Mr. Casbeer answered his nation's call to duty with service in the U.S. Army and retired as director of transportation planning and development at the Texas Department of Transportation after 39 years; Mrs. Casbeer is a retired nurse, and they are longtime members of First Presbyterian Church; and WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over 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 William R. and Myra Casbeer on the joyous 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. Casbeer as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2427 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House