H.R. No. 1454
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, April 2, 2011, marked the 50th wedding anniversary
of Delbert and Carolyn McDougal of Lubbock, providing a fitting
opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as
husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Delbert McDougal and the former Carolyn Ratliff were
joined in matrimony on that special day in 1961 at a ceremony held
in Levelland; through the years, they have been blessed with a
treasured family that includes two sons and their spouses, Marc and
Pam McDougal and Mike and Melissa McDougal, as well as three
grandchildren, Tara, Tyler and his wife, Audra, and Hudson, and a
great-grandson, Tye; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. and Mrs.
McDougal own and operate the McDougal Companies, a housing, real
estate, and construction enterprise founded by Mr. McDougal in 1982
that involves the entire McDougal family in its day-to-day
operations; the couple and their company are industry leaders at
the local, state, and national levels, as well as actively involved
in the Lubbock and greater West Texas area, serving on numerous
boards and engaging in a variety of civic and philanthropic
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, The 50 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. McDougal
have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and
commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who
know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Delbert and Carolyn McDougal 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. McDougal as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Perry
Frullo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1454 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House