H.R. No. 23 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Dr. Vernon D. Holleman and Shirley Holleman of Temple celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on April 26, 2011; and WHEREAS, Vernon and Shirley Holleman were joined in matrimony in 1961 at a ceremony held at the First Baptist Church of Aransas Pass; and WHEREAS, A native of Brownwood, Dr. Holleman graduated from Howard Payne College and went on to earn his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine; he has been a valued member of the Scott & White Hospital staff for 53 years; Mrs. Holleman was born and raised in Belton; she graduated from Scott & White School of Professional Nursing and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and today, she is enjoying retirement; and WHEREAS, The five decades of marriage that Dr. and Mrs. Holleman 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, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Vernon and Shirley Holleman 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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sheffield ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 23 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House