H.R. No. 509
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, January 25, 2011, marked the 50th wedding
anniversary of Judge Lester Crutchfield and Ireline Crutchfield of
Abilene; and
WHEREAS, Lester Crutchfield and the former Ireline Hicks were
joined in matrimony in 1961; through the years, they have been
blessed with a treasured family that includes three children, Tacie
Motz, Zanetta Roam, and Leslie McComb, as well as eight
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Judge Crutchfield served 16 years as Lamar County
judge, and among his achievements while in that position was the
extension of water service to the outer reaches of the county; the
Crutchfields raised emu for several years and then built, owned,
and operated TigerTown 1 Stop, a convenience store that served as a
hub for the local community; when some residents were without
electricity for three weeks due to a winter storm, the couple opened
their home and their business to assist their neighbors in need; and
WHEREAS, The 50 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs.
Crutchfield 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 Judge Lester Crutchfield and
Ireline Crutchfield 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 Judge and Mrs. Crutchfield as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Cain
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 509 was adopted by the House on March
3, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House