H.R. No. 810 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and John and Jean Hayes of Midland celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on February 14, 2013; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes were joined in matrimony in 1953 at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C.; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes 5 children as well as 16 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Hayes is a 20-year Navy veteran and owned multiple businesses over the years, and Mrs. Hayes is a dedicated homemaker; in addition to meeting their work and family responsibilities, they have been valued members of Second Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes have enjoyed six 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 John and Jean Hayes on their 60th 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. Hayes as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 810 was adopted by the House on March 20, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House