H.R. No. 809
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Donald and Patricia
Gatlin of Midland celebrated this joyous milestone in their
marriage on February 22, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Donald Gatlin and the former Patricia Stuckey met on
a blind date in Amarillo in 1962, and after their courtship they
were joined in matrimony in 1963; in 1980, they settled in Midland,
where they became active at First Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of their marriage, Mr. and
Mrs. Gatlin have found in each other a loving life partner, and they
count among their blessings a fine family that includes two
children as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gatlin have enjoyed five decades of
abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an
exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting
commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Donald and Patricia Gatlin 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. Gatlin as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 809 was adopted by the House on March
20, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House