84R13670 WG-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 1202
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Carroll and Wanda Straley of Welch celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary on February 27, 2015, and they may indeed
reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared;
and
WHEREAS, Carroll Straley and the former Wanda Wilson were
united in matrimony at Welch First Baptist Church on that memorable
day in 1965; through the years, their family has grown to include
their four children, Albert Straley and his wife, Becky, Donald
Straley and his wife, Lorie, Debra Clay, and Jennifer Martinez, as
well as their nine grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Valued residents of the Welch community for the past
46 years, Mr. Straley is retired from his work with Helena Chemical
Company, and Mrs. Straley was employed as a cafeteria manager for
the Dawson Independent School District for many years; and
WHEREAS, In addition to meeting their family and work
responsibilities, they have been valued contributors to numerous
worthwhile organizations in the area; Mr. Straley served on the
DISD school board and as the fire chief for the Welch Volunteer Fire
Department, and together the couple regularly attends Welch First
Baptist Church; moreover, they spend their leisure time delighting
in the company of loved ones and cheering on The University of Texas
Longhorns and Dawson High School Dragons sports teams; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past
half-century, this devoted husband and wife 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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Carroll and Wanda Straley 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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.