H.R. No. 140
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, Don and Linda Rhodes of Mineola
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 20, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Don Herbert Rhodes and the former Linda Peacock
eloped and were married at a Baptist church in Greenville in 1961;
through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that
has been made even richer with the addition of their daughter, Donna
Lin Palmer, and her husband, Myron, and their grandchildren, Alex
and Linlee; and
WHEREAS, Residents of the Mineola area since the 1940s, Mr.
Rhodes retired from the railroad, while Mrs. Rhodes is a real estate
agent; they are avid golfers and live on 110 acres outside of town;
and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past
five 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, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Don and Linda
Rhodes 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. Rhodes as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 140 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House