H.R. No. 180 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dodie and James Walker of Lubbock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 29, 2012, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, James Walker and the former Dodie Davis exchanged the vows of matrimony in Castle Rock, Colorado, in 1962, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Walker are the parents of four children, Kelly Moss, Janelle Tharp, Sheryl Walker, and the late Eric Walker, and today their family includes their sons-in-law, Randy and Brian, and their daughter-in-law, Christine, and eight grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Dodie and James Walker 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 Dodie and James Walker 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. Walker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 180 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House