82R7439 JNC-D
By: Riddle H.R. No. 266
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, Fred and Mary Jane Parrow of Spring
are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on February 4, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Parrow first met while attending State
University of New York at Oswego; they were married at Holy Family
Roman Catholic Church in Auburn and moved to Seattle, Washington,
before moving to Texas and settling in the town of Spring; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Parrow taught elementary school until the birth
of her first child, when she dedicated herself full-time to her
family and home, while Mr. Parrow was a valued employee of Shell Oil
Company for nearly 36 years until his retirement in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Parrow have nurtured
a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer as their family
has grown to include their children, Fred and his wife, Robin, Julie
and her husband, Tom Graf, and Tom and his wife, Carrie, as well as
six grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Jolie, Logan, Abby, and Jackson;
and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past
half-century, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant
in their faith and 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 Fred and Mary Jane Parrow on the
occasion of 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. Parrow as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.