H.R. No. 2534
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, Joe and Ora Williams of Midland
celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on April 20, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Joe L. Williams and the former Ora Lee Johnson were
united in matrimony in Midland in 1953; through the years, they have
nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with
the addition of four children, Robert, Joe, Janice, and Loree, as
well as seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams worked at a chemical company for 26
years before establishing his own trucking business in 1983; he
retired in 2002, and today he is a member of Tall City Lions Club and
a deacon at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, where the
couple are both members; Mrs. Williams has been a dedicated
homemaker throughout their marriage; and
WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
world during the past 56 years, 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 Joe and Ora Williams on their 56th
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. Williams as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2534 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House