H.C.R. No. 146
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Charles and Margaret
Semple of Midland will mark this joyous milestone on July 31, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, Charles Semple and the former Margaret Wunsch met
while attending Texas Christian University, and they were united in
matrimony at a ceremony on that memorable day in 1965; over the
years, they became the parents of two sons, Charles Semple and Brian
Semple, and today their fine family has grown to include three
grandchildren, Charles, Henry, and Edward Semple, and one
daughter-in-law, Carrie Semple; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Semple
has been employed as a stockbroker, landman, and investor in the oil
and gas industry, and Mrs. Semple has worked as a schoolteacher and
real estate broker while also devoting herself to her home and
family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Semple have enjoyed traveling across
the globe and visiting their grandkids and other loved ones;
Mr. Semple spends his free time hunting, fishing, and restoring
vintage cars, and he regularly hosts friends and family in his
garage for Monday Night Football parties; Mrs. Semple volunteers
with the Junior League of Midland and at First Baptist Church, and
her diverse interests include photography, quilting, needlepoint,
and attending book club with her friends; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Semple 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 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Charles and Margaret Semple on their 50th
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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Craddick
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 146 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 146 was adopted by the Senate on
June 1, 2015, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor