81R6582 SKA-D By: Hughes H.R. No. 259 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, J. L. and Sheila Rushing of Indian Rock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 19, 2008; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rushing were united in matrimony at Central Baptist Church in Crandall in 1958; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of their children, Jim Rushing and his wife, Jana, Marianne Tabor and her husband, Jimmy, and Carol Thompson and her husband, Rex, grandchildren, Jace and Phylesha Tabor, Kadie Tabor, Lyndsie Thompson, Cooper Thompson, and Jenna Rushing, and great-grandchild, Payton Tabor; and WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over 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 J. L. and Sheila Rushing on the occasion of 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. Rushing as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.