H.R. No. 146 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A 70th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and J. D. and Lorine Burnes of Lone Oak celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on January 21, 2019; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Burnes were joined in matrimony in 1949; over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their children, James, Sue, and Joe, as well as their 26 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. and Mrs. Burnes both retired from E-Systems, Inc., in Greenville; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Burnes have enjoyed seven decades of abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate J. D. and Lorine Burnes on their 70th 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. Flynn ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 146 was adopted by the House on February 25, 2019, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House