84R19302 CJM-D
By: Laubenberg H.R. No. 1951
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Don and Mary Anne Seale of Parker
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 14, 2015; and
WHEREAS, While attending The University of Texas at Austin,
Don W. Seale Jr. and the former Mary Anne Ewing met on a blind date
at Club Caravan on February 23, 1963; they were joined in matrimony
on April 17, 1965, at the First Baptist Church in Phillips, and
despite four flat tires, they traveled to Red River and Santa Fe for
their honeymoon; through the years, their family has grown to
include their two sons, Mark and Greg, as well as their
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Seale started his career at Peat Marwick
Mitchell and Company and went on to run his own private accounting
practice in Plano for 36 years, while Mrs. Seale worked at the Texas
School for the Deaf and the UT Dallas Callier Center for
Communication Disorders; respected members of their community for
nearly four decades, Mr. and Mrs. Seale have both held elected
positions in Parker and are active in Bethel Church of Dallas;
Mrs. Seale has given generously of her time and talents to numerous
volunteer and community organizations, and in 1995, the Plano
Chamber of Commerce named her Citizen of the Year; 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 Don and Mary Anne Seale 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.