H.R. No. 56
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, July 29, 2010, marked the 77th wedding anniversary
of Howard and Mary Conoway, providing a fitting opportunity to
reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Conoway were high school sweethearts in
Norwood, Ohio, and they eloped to Newport, Kentucky, where they
were married in 1933; through the years, they have been blessed with
a treasured family that includes two children, seven grandchildren,
and nine great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The couple moved to Houston in 1935, where
Mr. Conoway was employed by the Continental Can Company; after 32
years in Houston and 12 in Virginia, the couple returned to Texas to
retire; residents of The Wilderness community, they enjoy traveling
on cruises and playing games, and they are active in their church;
and
WHEREAS, The 77 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Conoway
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 Howard and Mary Conoway on their
77th 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. Conoway as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Hilderbran
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 56 was adopted by the House on
February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House