H.R. No. 2842
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, Roger and Mary Ruth Walters of
Longview celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 11,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Walters were united in matrimony on
that special day in 1959; through the years, they have nurtured a
fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the
addition of three children, Chris Walters and his wife, Linda, Amy
Lardie and her husband, Kevin, and Pene Smith and her husband,
Jackie, and five cherished grandchildren, Erik, Scott, Brendan,
Brooke, and Jace; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Walters answered his nation's call to duty with
many years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a
lieutenant colonel in 1977; he went on to work in the oil and gas
industry and later became director of the Gregg County Airport
before retiring in 2001; Mrs. Walters is a homemaker; and
WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
world during the past half-century, 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 Roger and Mary Ruth Walters 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. Walters 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. 2842 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House