H.R. No. 644 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love and shared experiences, and Merle and Kay Watson of Caddo Mills celebrated this joyous milestone in their lives on January 25, 2009; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Watson were joined in matrimony in 1959 at a ceremony held in Caddo Mills; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage, and today they take great pride in their two daughters and sons-in-law, Tia and G. T. Parsons and Sandy and Gerald Cotton, as well as their three grandchildren and their great-grandchild; 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 Merle and Kay Watson on the occasion of 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. Watson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Flynn ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 644 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House