H.R. No. 429 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Pete and Nickie Barnard of Daingerfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 19, 2014, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Both graduates of Daingerfield High School, Mr. and Mrs. Barnard were joined in matrimony on that memorable day in 1964 at the home of the bride's mother; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their daughter, Dana Robertson, and her husband, Harlan, as well as their granddaughter, Carson; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Barnard is an army veteran and is retired from a successful career as a tool and die maker for Continental Can Company; Mrs. Barnard worked at the Johnson Space Center for a time before enjoying a rewarding 25-year career as an educator with the Pine Tree Independent School District in Longview; in their leisure time, Mr. Barnard enjoys fishing, golfing, and gardening and Mrs. Barnard takes great pleasure in doing genealogy research and spending time with her loved ones; and WHEREAS, For a half-century, Pete and Nickie Barnard have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Pete and Nickie Barnard 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. Hughes ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 429 was adopted by the House on February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House