85R17752 MDM-D By: Gervin-Hawkins H.R. No. 951 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, July 10, 2017, marks the 50th wedding anniversary of Edward and Joyce Woods of San Antonio, and this happy event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their rewarding journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, Edward L. Woods Sr. and the former Joyce M. Williams were joined in matrimony in 1967 in Baltimore, Maryland; over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their children, Edward L. Woods Jr. and Mya Janiece Elaine Woods; and WHEREAS, The couple are valued residents of San Antonio, where Mrs. Woods was born and raised; she is a certified cosmetologist, and Mr. Woods, who hails from Chicago and Vicksburg, Mississippi, proudly served in the United States Army for 20 years; and WHEREAS, The five decades of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Woods have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Edward and Joyce Woods 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 Mr. and Mrs. Woods as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.