H.R. No. 2536 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, Phil and Glenda Houston of El Campo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 27, 2009; and WHEREAS, Philip Clay Houston, Jr., and the former Glenda Jo Morrison were united in matrimony at the First United Methodist Church in Lubbock in 1959, and through the years, they have found in each other a devoted life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Houston count among their blessings a fine family that includes their children, Karl Houston and his wife, Rhonda, Kenneth Houston and his wife, Pamela, and Kirk Houston and his wife, Tamara, and six grandchildren, Justin and Kimberly Jo Houston Piwetz, Kenneth John Houston, Philip Clay Houston III, Alice Marie Houston, and Paul Michael Houston; and WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the world during the past five 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 Phil and Glenda Houston on 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. Houston as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zerwas ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2536 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House