H.R. No. 2817 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, July 29, 2011, marks the 39th wedding anniversary of Dell and Charlotte Carter, and this joyous event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Carter initially met when they shared an elevator at Trinity Insurance Company; that encounter led to courtship and then, in 1972, to matrimony; the couple settled in Dallas, where over the years they raised a family of six children, Sean, Starlett, Stevi, Stefani, Staci, and Sharmaine; in more recent years, they have been blessed as well with several grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Mrs. Carter graduated from St. Mary's University in her hometown and helped guide young Texans on their path to successful adulthood as an elementary school teacher; Mr. Carter, who hails from Beaumont and who holds a degree from Texas A&M University, is an engineer by profession and also an entrepreneur; in both their personal and professional lives, the Carters have demonstrated hard work, dedication, and respect for others; and WHEREAS, The 39 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Carter have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dell and Charlotte Carter on their 39th 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. Carter as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Carter ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2817 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House