82R6151 BGU-D
By: Sheffield H.R. No. 255
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Jim and Maxine Howell of Temple
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 6, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Jim Howell and the former Maxine Tims were united in
matrimony in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1961; through the years, they
have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer
with the addition of their children, Jim and his wife, Melinda,
Keith and his wife, Toni, and Cheri, and two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Howell led his own
band and also performed with Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 for
several years; he is retired from Texas Instruments; Mrs. Howell is
a homemaker and the owner of a handmade crafts business; she
formerly co-owned Family Video; residents of Temple since 1978,
they are valued congregants of Memorial Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
world during the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife
have remained constant in their commitment to one another, and the
strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges
and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jim and Maxine Howell 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. Howell as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.