H.R. No. 174 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Tom and Ann DeLoach of Lubbock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 24, 2012, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Tom DeLoach and the former Ann Kendrick exchanged the vows of matrimony in Groom in 1962, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. DeLoach count among their blessings a fine family that includes three children, Debra Hise and her husband, Vernon, Kyle DeLoach, and Dondra Driskill and her husband, Dustin, as well as five grandchildren, with whom they treasure sharing many special occasions; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Tom and Ann DeLoach 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 Tom and Ann DeLoach 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. DeLoach as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 174 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House