81R1185 JNC-D
By: Bohac H.R. No. 730
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
and shared experiences, and Norris and Martha Barnard of Houston
celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on May 31, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, Norris Barnard and the former Martha Faires met on a
blind date while attending East Texas State University and were
joined in matrimony in 1958 at a ceremony held at the First Baptist
Church in Gilmer; through the years, they have been blessed with a
treasured family that includes two daughters, Cindy Guerrero and
Ginger Hollien, a son-in-law, Gary Hollien, and a granddaughter,
Caroline; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Barnard is
retired after 26 years with the Kroger Company and a notable tenure
with American General Life Insurance Company and Mrs. Barnard is a
retired English and speech teacher; in addition to meeting their
work and family responsibilities, they have been active in their
neighborhood association and are valued members of White Oak
Baptist Church; 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 honor Norris and Martha Barnard 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. Barnard as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.