83S10392 JGH-D By: Frullo H.R. No. 199 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Beth and D'Nard Arthur of Lubbock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 8, 2013, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, D'Nard D. Arthur and the former Beth Payne 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. Arthur count among their blessings a fine family that includes their children, D'Nard Arthur II and his wife, Jen, Deidre Parish and her husband, Bud, and D'lynn Dunn and her husband, Adam, as well as their seven grandchildren, with whom they treasure sharing many special occasions; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur 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, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Beth and D'Nard Arthur 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. Arthur as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.