H.R. No. 971
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
and shared experiences, and Billy Jack and Jeannie Darden of
Coahoma celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on May
31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Darden and the former Jeannie Bobo were joined
in matrimony on that special day in 1958 in a ceremony held at
Westside Baptist Church in Big Spring; through the years, they have
been blessed with a treasured family that includes their son, Billy
Joe Darden, their grandchildren, Brandi Rice and her husband,
Shannon, Blake Darden and his wife, Hanna, and Bryan Darden, as well
as their great-grandchildren, Kayleigh and Tristen Rice; and
WHEREAS, Former residents of Big Spring and Midland, the
Dardens have led busy professional lives; Mr. Darden was the owner
and operator of Fiberglass Specialists, while Mrs. Darden served as
vice president of State National Bank of Big Spring, and today they
remain active in their community as members of Wilshire Park
Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church of Coahoma; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Darden 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 congratulate Billy Jack and Jeannie Darden 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. Darden as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 971 was adopted by the House on April
2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House