82R13670 MDM-D By: Frullo H.R. No. 895 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Tony and Margaret Balios of Lubbock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 4, 2011, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Tony Balios and the former Margaret Louise Dunn exchanged the vows of matrimony at a ceremony held in Lubbock in 1961, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Balios count among their blessings a fine family that includes four children, Jacinda Balios, Melissa Corbitt and her husband, Mike, Jay A. Balios, Jr., and Angela Witt and her husband, James, as well as four grandchildren, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Tony and Margaret Balios have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Tony and Margaret Balios 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 Mr. and Mrs. Balios as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.