H.R. No. 2836
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, May 7, 2009, marked the 50th wedding anniversary of
Jerry and Janice Howell of Longview, and this joyous event provides
a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey
together as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Howell were joined in matrimony in
1959, at a ceremony held in Longview; through the years, their
family has grown to include their children, Mark Howell and his
wife, Jackie, Ronnie Howell and his wife, Michelle, Karrie Melton
and her husband, Kyle, and the late Rayme Howell, as well as five
grandchildren, Jordan, Mackenzie, Meaghan, Jonathan, and Hunter;
and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Howell is
a retired electrician and Mrs. Howell is a homemaker; in addition
to meeting their work and family responsibilities, Mr. Howell
enjoys time on the golf course and Mrs. Howell is very active in her
church; and
WHEREAS, The five decades of marriage that Mr. and
Mrs. Howell have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of
love and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to
all who know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry and Janice Howell 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. Howell as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Merritt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2836 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House