81R11950 JGH-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 816
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
and shared experiences, and William C. and Patricia A. Southerland
of Midland celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on
January 24, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Southerland were joined in matrimony in
1959 at a ceremony held in Waurika, Oklahoma; they lived in Venice,
Louisiana, and Hobbs, New Mexico, before moving to Texas, where
they have lived in Pampa and Midland; through the years, they have
been blessed with a treasured family that includes three children
and six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr.
Southerland worked for Getty Oil for 25 years and for Texaco for 7
years, and Mrs. Southerland is a retired elementary school teacher;
and
WHEREAS, They are valued members of the First Baptist Church
and the John Sunday School Department; Mr. Southerland is also
active with the Barbershop Harmony Society and the Midland Downtown
Lion's Club; Mrs. Southerland is a member of the Midland
Association of Retired School Personnel, the Midland Women's Club,
Republican Women, the Santa Rita Club, Kappa Kappa Iota, and Delta
Kappa Gamma, and she serves on the Community Concerts board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Southerland have enjoyed five decades
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 William and Patricia Southerland
on 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. Southerland as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.