81R15815 CBE-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 939
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Doyal and Doris Humphries of
Bloomfield, New Mexico, marked the milestone of their 50th wedding
anniversary on June 1, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Humphries and the former Doris Kay Dilks were
united in matrimony in 1957 at a ceremony held at First Baptist
Church in Corum, Oklahoma; they have nurtured a close and
fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the
addition of three children, Pam Siluk, Paula Holden, and Sharon
Ware, and five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Former longtime residents of Rankin, Mr. and
Mrs. Humphries moved to Bloomfield in 1979; Mr. Humphries retired
from Halliburton after 35 years of service and went on to work
part-time as the maintenance director for the First Baptist Church
in Bloomfield; Mrs. Humphries, a devoted homemaker, was a
beautician in Rankin; and
WHEREAS, Having witnessed innumerable changes in the world
over the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife have
taken comfort in the reassuring strength of their love, and the
steadfast support they provide to one another has allowed 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 Doyal and Doris Humphries 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. Humphries as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.