81R5757 JKB-D By: Leibowitz H.R. No. 368 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, James McKee Lyon and Carolyn Jean Lyon of San Antonio celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on July 14, 2008, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Lyon exchanged the vows of matrimony at Tinker Air Force Base Chapel in Oklahoma on that special day in 1968, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in one another a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, This devoted couple count among their blessings a fine family that includes three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lori Smith and her husband, Darrin, Jayme Patrick and her husband, Michael, and Jennifer Neuman, as well as four grandchildren, Madeline, Garrett, Audrey, and Aidan; and WHEREAS, Both Mr. and Mrs. Lyon are employed at Lackland Air Force Base; for 32 years, Mr. Lyon served his nation as a member of the U.S. Air Force, and he retired from active duty in 1998; and WHEREAS, Looking back over the past four decades, Jim and Carolyn Lyon can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that many more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate James and Carolyn Lyon on the occasion of their 40th 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. Lyon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.