H.R. No. 1256 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Bill and Patricia Smith of Lubbock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 7, 2013, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Bill Smith and the former Patricia Neff exchanged the vows of matrimony at First Methodist Church in Floydada in 1963, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Smith count among their blessings a fine family that includes two daughters, Sheryl Stephens and her husband, Scott, and Becky Duncan and her husband, Brad, as well as three grandsons, with whom they treasure sharing many special occasions; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Bill and Patricia Smith have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bill and Patricia Smith 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1256 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House