H.R. No. 1307
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and M. E. "Jon" and Ila Jean
Carothers of Crawford celebrated this joyous milestone in their
marriage on March 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Carothers were joined in matrimony in
1961 at a ceremony held in Abilene; through the years, they have
been blessed with a treasured family that includes their son, Ken,
and his wife, Angela, with whom they share the many special
occasions of life; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of their marriage, Mr. Carothers
worked for Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for 31 years and Mrs.
Carothers was employed with Central Texas Iron Works and D & E
Builders Supply; now enjoying a well-deserved retirement, they
spend time pursuing their hobbies of woodworking and gardening; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Carothers 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jon and Ila Jean Carothers 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. Carothers as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1307 was adopted by the House on April
21, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House