H.R. No. 2708
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, John and Mary Crosby of Midland
celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on April 17, 2011; and
WHEREAS, John E. Crosby, Jr., and the former Mary Louise
Davis met in Brownwood in 1941, and six weeks later they were united
in matrimony; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling
marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of 3
children, John, Stephen, and Mary, as well as 5 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community for more than
half a century, the couple owned and operated The Southwestern
Company from 1972 until their retirement in 1989, and they have been
valued congregants of First Baptist Church since settling in
Midland; Mr. Crosby has also volunteered more than 13,700 hours at
Allison Cancer Center and Midland Memorial Hospital, and he has
been active in the Boy Scouts of America, through which he organized
the Flag Retirement and God and Country event; Mrs. Crosby has
served as treasurer of her Sunday school class and the Yucca Garden
Club, and she has shared her time and delicious baked goods with
patients at the hospital and cancer center; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over 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 honor John and Mary Crosby 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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2708 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House