82R3711 BGU-D By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 54 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, Doyle and Doris Thomas of Kerrville celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on July 28, 2010; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas exchanged the vows of matrimony in Childers in 1940, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, retiring as district director in 1978; Mrs. Thomas 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 Doyle and Doris Thomas 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. Thomas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.