H.R. No. 2448 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, Clayton and Dorothy Thompson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 26, 2007; and WHEREAS, Clayton Thompson and the former Dorothy Sorrels were united in matrimony at Hewitt United Methodist Church in 1947; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of three daughters, Kathy Hill and her husband, John, Donna Winslager and her husband, David, and Debbie Ducharme and her husband, Galen, as well as four grandchildren, Michael, Bobby, Clay, and Nicole, and a great-grandchild, Hannah Rose; and WHEREAS, Mr. Thompson is retired after 33 years in the animal health field; Mrs. Thompson is also retired; and WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six decades, 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 Clayton and Dorothy Thompson on their 60th 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. Thompson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2448 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House