85R9107 CJM-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 331
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, Dale and Joyce Sanders celebrated
their 60th wedding anniversary on November 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Dale Sanders and the former Joyce Thedford began
dating in junior high and continued their relationship as students
at Waco High School; following their graduation, they were united
in matrimony by the Reverend A. C. Lane at Faith Tabernacle Church
in Waco in 1956; over the years, their family has grown to include
their two children, Steve and his wife, Lisa, and Terri and her
husband, Will, as well as their six grandchildren, Jared, Lacey,
Jordan, Katherine, Kristina, and Marian, and five
great-grandchildren, HeidiGrace, Collins, Elly, Harper, and Jordy;
and
WHEREAS, Valued members of their community, Mr. Sanders
worked for the Texas Department of Transportation for 37 years
before retiring as an equipment supervisor, and Mrs. Sanders
retired as a financial secretary at Emmanuel Baptist Church after
more than two decades of service; sustained by a deep faith, they
are active in their church, and in their leisure hours, they enjoy
ranching and spending quality time with their family; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six
decades, 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 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dale and Joyce Sanders on their
60th 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.