H.R. No. 2687 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, Dean and Lorean Evans of Lamesa celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 10, 2011; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Evans were united in matrimony in Carnegie, Oklahoma, in 1941; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of their children, Connie and Jerry McKibben, Doris Curbow, Dee and John Brannon, Eddie and Janet Evans, and Lacy and Sandra Evans; and WHEREAS, Mr. Evans is a retired mechanic, and Mrs. Evans has been a dedicated homemaker throughout their marriage; and WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the world during the past seven decades, 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 Dean and Lorean Evans on their 70th 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. Evans as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2687 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House