H.R. No. 1329 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, Freda and Gerald Hedges of Aubrey celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 25, 2012; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hedges were united in matrimony at the First Baptist Church of Whitesboro in 1962; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of four children and their spouses, Greg and Kathleen Hedges, Gary Hedges, Gerri-Gayle and Robert Fowler, and Libbi and Kevin Brown, as well as nine grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hedges served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard, worked in retail distribution, and ultimately retired from Kmart after a number of years as a sporting goods manager; before her retirement, Mrs. Hedges specialized in geriatrics in the health care field, serving as an activities director, administrator, and admissions coordinator; and WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past half-century, 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 Freda and Gerald Hedges 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. Hedges as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Fallon ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1329 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House