H.R. No. 1203 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Darrell and Janie Allen celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on January 4, 2015; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Allen were joined in matrimony on that special day in 1965; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their three children, as well as their six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Allen is retired from his work with Alcon Laboratories and Mrs. Allen has enjoyed a successful career as a social worker; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Allen 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 House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Darrell and Janie Allen 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. Anderson of McLennan ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1203 was adopted by the House on March 26, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House