H.R. No. 2845
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
and shared experiences, and Bill and Judy Stauts of Longview
celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on March 15,
2009; and
WHEREAS, William Milton Stauts and the former Judith Ann
Harris were joined in matrimony in 1959 at First Baptist Church in
Mount Pleasant; they became the parents of three treasured
children, Philip Stauts, Melanie Pigg, and the late David Stauts;
they have also welcomed into their family a beloved son-in-law,
Alan Pigg; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Longview since 1967, Mr. and Mrs.
Stauts are both retired; Mr. Stauts was supervisor of industrial
engineering at LTV's Gregg County plant and later worked at Stemco,
Inc.; Mrs. Stauts enjoyed a career with Bank One until her
retirement in 1998; today, they are both active members of Oakland
Heights Baptist Church, where they participate in teaching and
music ministries; in addition, Mrs. Stauts teaches a women's Bible
study class and performs volunteer work, and Mr. Stauts enjoys
researching genealogy on the Internet; and
WHEREAS, This devoted couple have enjoyed half a century of
abiding love and affection for one another, and they are among an
exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting
commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bill and Judy Stauts on the
occasion of 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. Stauts 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. 2845 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House