88S40855 TBO-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 16
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A 70th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Cecil and Wilma
Halfmann of St. Lawrence celebrated this joyous milestone in their
marriage on October 14, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Halfmann were joined in matrimony in
1953 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Olfen; over the years, they
have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their 10
children, 30 grandchildren, and 59 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. and
Mrs. Halfmann retired from farming in 1995, and their many hobbies
have included dancing, gardening, and playing dominoes and cards;
in addition, Mr. Halfmann took up woodworking in his retirement,
and Mrs. Halfmann is an avid quilter who also takes pleasure in
baking and playing bunco; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Halfmann 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 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Cecil and Wilma Halfmann 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 Mr. and Mrs. Halfmann as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.