H.R. No. 2451
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bennice and LaVerne Johnson of Woodway celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary on July 25, 2007, and they may indeed
reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared;
and
WHEREAS, Bennice Johnson and the former LaVerne Meeck
exchanged the vows of matrimony in Palestine, Texas, in 1957, and
over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a
loving life partner; Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army, taught at
Huntsville High School, and worked for CertainTeed and Temple
Products before retiring as a safety coordinator at
Lochridge-Priest; Mrs. Johnson retired after 27 years of service to
CertainTeed Federal Credit Union; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson count among their blessings a
fine family that includes their children, Craig Johnson and his
wife, Holly, and Keith Johnson and his wife, Brenda, as well as
three grandchildren, Benjamin, Nicholas, and Dean, with whom they
share the many special occasions of life; the couple are members of
Peace Lutheran Church, work with the Lutheran Braille Workers, and
serve on several church boards; and
WHEREAS, For half a century, Bennice and LaVerne Johnson 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 Bennice and LaVerne Johnson 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. Johnson as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Anderson
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2451 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House