H.R. No. 97
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, Joe and Sheila Matlock of Midland
celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on December 23, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Joe Matlock and "Sam" Matlock were joined in
matrimony on December 23, 1965, in a ceremony held at the Midland
home of Finis and Katherine Martin; through the years, the Matlocks
have been blessed with a treasured family that includes 3 children
and their spouses, Benny Matlock and his wife, Candy, Katrina
McKinney and her husband, Rory, and Kevin Matlock and his wife,
Brandi, as well as 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Since 1997, Judge Matlock has served as justice of
the peace for Precinct 1 in Midland; he retired from the Midland
Police Department in 1988 and then served in the Midland County
Sheriff's Office; Mrs. Matlock worked in the oil industry until
1990, when she retired to dedicate her time to caring for her home
and family; and
WHEREAS, Judge Matlock and Mrs. Matlock have been valued
members of Midland Christian Fellowship for 26 years; Judge Matlock
serves as a member of the board and as head usher, and Mrs. Matlock
serves as director of Children's Christian Education; and
WHEREAS, Joe and Sam Matlock have enjoyed 45 years of abiding
love and affection for one another, and they are among an
exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting
commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joe and Sam Matlock on their 45th
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. Matlock as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 97 was adopted by the House on
February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House