H.R. No. 1762 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, James and Omalee Pritchard of Lubbock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 30, 2013, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, James Pritchard and the former Omalee Anderson exchanged the vows of matrimony in Lubbock in 1963, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard count among their blessings a fine family that includes their children, Cherise Felty, Melanie Waugaman, Jamie Rogers, and James Pritchard, with whom they treasure sharing many special occasions; and WHEREAS, For half a century, James and Omalee Pritchard 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 James and Omalee Pritchard 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. Pritchard as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1762 was adopted by the House on May 8, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House