H.R. No. 95
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, Jim and Marilyn Clanahan of Midland
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Jim Clanahan and the former Marilyn Swint were
united in matrimony at First United Methodist Church in Mont
Belvieu in 1951; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling
marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of four
sons and their spouses, Keith and Gin, Kyle and Karla, Kevin and
Jane, and Keric and Cheryl, as well as seven grandchildren, Emily,
Michael, Nathaniel, Sean, Kelly, Cole, and Meghan; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clanahan worked for Humble Oil/Exxon for many
years and retired in 1986; Mrs. Clanahan has been a dedicated
homemaker throughout their marriage; the couple moved to Midland
shortly after they were married and then lived in several West Texas
and New Mexico cities before returning to Midland in 1988;
respected members of their community, they are congregants of St.
Luke's United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six
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 Jim and
Marilyn Clanahan on their 60th 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. Clanahan 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. 95 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House