H.R. No. 2625
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, Patsy and Jerry Swaim of Midland
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Swaim and the former Patsy Burgess were united
in matrimony in Kermit in 1959; through the years, they have
nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with
the addition of three children, Terri, Sherri, and Tracey, and
seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Swaim worked for El Paso Natural Gas for many
years and is retired; Mrs. Swaim is a homemaker; the couple are
members of First Southern Baptist Church in Gardendale and are
involved with their community through Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts;
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 Patsy and Jerry Swaim 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. Swaim 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. 2625 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House