85R16687 BPG-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 855
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, Ray and Kathy Wilburn of Missouri City
are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary on June 4, 2017, and
Mrs. Wilburn is marking her 55th birthday on March 13; and
WHEREAS, Kathy Wilburn, a fourth-generation Texan, attended
Madison High School, and she was crowned queen of the school; she
was employed at Foley's Department Store, and a friend and coworker
introduced her to her future husband, a native of Omaha, Nebraska,
who was newly returned from his service in the United States Army
during the Vietnam War; at their first meeting, Mr. Wilburn
correctly predicted that she would one day be his wife; and
WHEREAS, The Wilburns settled in the Chasewood community of
Missouri City, where they raised their son, Lay; Mrs. Wilburn was
employed as a receptionist by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company for over 25 years, and Mr. Wilburn has assisted his fellow
veterans for more than 30 years in his career with the Texas
Veterans Commission; and
WHEREAS, Sharing a deep faith that has inspired them to serve
others, the Wilburns give generously of their time and talents to
Interfaith Ministries and the Houston Area Women's Center; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 35
years, 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
Legislative hereby congratulate Ray and Kathy Wilburn on their 35th
wedding anniversary and on the occasion of Mrs. Wilburn's 55th
birthday 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 Wilburns as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.