H.R. No. 153 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, January 6, 2011, marked the 40th wedding anniversary of Larry and Linda Harper of Commerce, providing a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harper were joined in matrimony in 1971; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes two children, Leslie Harper and Lauren Taylor, as well as four grandchildren, Trinity McMannis and Harper, Cort, and Charlee Taylor; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Harper is a retired Dallas police officer, and Mrs. Harper is retired from 30 years of teaching at John Q. Adams Elementary School in Dallas; and WHEREAS, The 40 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Harper 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 Larry and Linda Harper on their 40th 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. Harper as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Flynn ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 153 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House