H.R. No. 1083
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, J. C. and Charm Norris of Mineola
celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on November 29, 2012; and
WHEREAS, J. C. Norris and the former Charm Moseley met while
attending the College of Marshall, and they were united in
matrimony at a ceremony held in the home of their college dean in
1942; a few months later, in February 1943, Dr. Norris answered his
country's call to duty and joined the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, He went on to pursue a career in optometry, and the
couple moved back to Mrs. Norris's hometown of Mineola when the
opportunity arose to buy a local practice; Dr. Norris worked as an
optometrist at Mineola Eyecare for nearly five decades, and
Mrs. Norris assisted in the business as a bookkeeper; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, their family has grown to include
two daughters, Suzanne Phelps and Patricia McClenny, as well as
four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Dr. and
Mrs. Norris have long been valued congregants of First Baptist
Church; for the 22 years since his retirement, Dr. Norris has also
been affiliated with the Meredith Foundation, now serving as its
chair; Mrs. Norris was active with many school organizations and is
currently a member of the Twentieth Century Club; the pair enjoy
traveling and taking cruises together; and
WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
world during the past seven decades, this devoted husband and wife
have remained constant in their commitment to each other, 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 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate J. C. and Charm Norris on their
70th 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 Dr. and Mrs. Norris 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. 1083 was adopted by the House on April
3, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House