H.R. No. 537
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, February 16, 2011, marked the 68th wedding
anniversary of Ray and Euna Rugg of Canton, and this joyous event
provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable
journey together as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rugg grew up in farming communities in
northeastern Louisiana; Mr. Rugg first spied his future wife on
stage at school with her class and told a classmate he was going to
marry "that girl"; despite waiting a year to speak to her, he did
indeed marry her in 1943; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Rugg were blessed
with a treasured family that includes four sons, Charles, Wally,
Philip, and John, as well as five foster sons; they have been
further blessed with 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rugg served in Europe with the U.S. Army,
clearing mines in Germany, Belgium, and France, and after his
return home, he worked for a carbon plant, for the post office, and
as a baseball umpire; Mrs. Rugg drove a school bus for three
decades; and
WHEREAS, Active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Mr. and Mrs. Rugg have served as missionaries in
Virginia, Illinois, Utah, and Arizona; Mrs. Rugg has been a
four-time president of her church's women's organization, and both
have coached church softball teams; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rugg were likewise active in sports for
many years; Mr. Rugg coached minor league, Little League, and Dixie
Senior League baseball, leading a number of teams in championship
seasons; Mrs. Rugg was a Little League coach for six years and an
umpire for eight years; she played softball herself until the age of
73, and she and Mr. Rugg continue to participate in league bowling;
and
WHEREAS, The 68 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Rugg 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 Ray and Euna Rugg on their 68th
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. Rugg as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 537 was adopted by the House on March
3, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House