83R22504 LB-D
By: Isaac H.R. No. 1694
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, Carl and Janice Garner of Dripping
Springs are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 8,
2013; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Garner met on a blind date in 1962 and
were united in matrimony the following year; they have nurtured a
fulfilling relationship that has been made even richer with the
addition of two children, Doug and Carla, as well as five
grandchildren, Jordan, Jacob, Micah, Reagan, and Lauren, by whom
they are affectionately known as "Pawpaw and MomMom"; and
WHEREAS, In the early days of their marriage, Mr. Garner was
a football coach, and Mrs. Garner worked for the Federal Aviation
Agency; Mr. Garner later served as the Bible Chair Director for
Navarro College and Southwest Texas State University, with
Mrs. Garner joining him in a secretarial capacity; since the 1980s,
Mr. Garner has taught at Southwest School of Bible Studies and
served as a preacher with Dripping Springs church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, Cherished by all who know them, the Garners enjoy
spending time with their family and keeping in touch with former
students; moreover, Mr. Garner is an avid golfer, and Mrs. Garner
delights in cooking; and
WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
world during 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 Carl and Janice Garner 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. Garner as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.