H.R. No. 123
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary signifies a love that has
stood the test of time, and five decades after exchanging their vows
of matrimony, retired Brigadier General Richard A. Behrenhausen and
Elizabeth Behrenhausen of El Paso celebrated this special milestone
on June 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Dick Behrenhausen and the former Betsy Bunnell grew
up in Pennsylvania and met when Miss Bunnell was a cheerleader at
Muhlenberg High School; she went to Bucknell University, where she
was also a cheerleader and a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority; and
WHEREAS, The couple married in 1961 on the day that General
Behrenhausen graduated from the United States Military Academy at
West Point, with his parents and grandfather attending the
ceremony; her parents were told the big news afterwards; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the Behrenhausens have shared a
fulfilling marriage made even richer by the addition of three
children, Elizabeth, Katherine, and Mike, and six grandchildren,
Lindsay, Sara, Mathew, Madeleine, Ben, and Noah; and
WHEREAS, General Behrenhausen served his country in the
United States Army for more than 30 years, retiring in 1991, and he
later was president and CEO of the McCormick Tribune Foundation;
Mrs. Behrenhausen has devoted herself to her family and home
throughout their marriage; and
WHEREAS, This inspiring pair have enjoyed half a century 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, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate retired
Brigadier General Dick Behrenhausen and Betsy Behrenhausen on their
50th 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 General and Mrs. Behrenhausen as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Margo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 123 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House