H.R. No. 1547 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned five decades, Kenneth and Geneva Bolen of Waco celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 17, 2011; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bolen met on Austin Avenue in Waco, and they exchanged the vows of matrimony in Coryell City on that memorable day in 1961; over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a devoted life partner; and WHEREAS, The Bolens count among their blessings a fine family that includes three children and their spouses, Kimberly and Mark Goolsby, Kendra and Jerry Tucker, and Randal and Dotti Bolen, as well as six grandchildren, Brooke, Megan, Julia, Joshua, Jacob, and Kennedy, with whom they treasure sharing the many special occasions of life; and WHEREAS, Looking back over the past five decades, Kenneth and Geneva Bolen can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that many more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kenneth and Geneva Bolen 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. Bolen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1547 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House