H.R. No. 229 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, August 8 , 2013, marks the 60th wedding anniversary of Bob and Margie Hughes of Golden, and this joyous event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes were joined in matrimony in 1953; over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes three children, Cindy Davidson, Patty Sinclair, and Sandy Nichols, as well as two grandsons, Tully and Jeffery Davidson, and three great-grandsons, Hunter, Dylan, and Sawyer; and WHEREAS, In addition to working as a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety in the Dallas-Fort Worth area early in his career, Mr. Hughes farmed for a number of years, following a well-established family tradition; he has also served as head of the Golden Water Supply Corporation, and under his leadership the organization was designated a Superior Public Water System by the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, Bob and Margie Hughes greatly enjoy spending time with their family, and they continue to be involved in the life of Golden Bible Chapel, of which they have long been devoted members; in his spare moments, Mr. Hughes often takes up his rod and reel and heads for his favorite fishing spots; and WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six decades, this devoted couple have remained constant in their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Bob and Margie Hughes 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. Hughes as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 229 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House