H.R. No. 268
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Bill and Diane Smith of
Kirbyville celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on
February 15, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Former residents of Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Smith met
on a blind date at Jacksonville Beach and were joined in matrimony
in 1969; over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured
family that includes their children, Michelle, Tandi, and Butch, as
well as their grandchildren, Butch, Salem, and Haven; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith's career in the U.S. Army took them to
Ethiopia, Korea, Okinawa, and Massachusetts before they settled in
Kirbyville in 1976; Mr. Smith went on to serve in the Army National
Guard and retired as a command sergeant major, while Mrs. Smith
devoted herself to her home and family throughout their marriage;
and
WHEREAS, This devoted couple have enjoyed five 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 Bill and Diane Smith 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 268 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House