89R10308 HMR-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 41
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, January 24, 2025, marks the 60th wedding anniversary
of Bill and Susan Granberry, and this joyous event provides a
fitting opportunity to reflect on their rewarding journey together
as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Granberry met as students at W. B. Ray
High School in Corpus Christi, and they were joined in matrimony in
1965; over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family
that includes their daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Jeffrey
Alsup and Kimberley and Jeffrey Altizer, as well as their
grandchildren, Clare, Anna, Lucia, Anne, Benjamin, and Katherine;
and
WHEREAS, The couple attended The University of Texas at
Austin, where Mr. Granberry earned bachelor's and master's degrees
in petroleum engineering, and Mrs. Granberry earned bachelor's
degrees in Spanish and French; following graduation, Mr. Granberry
began his career with Amoco in Odessa, and after several moves, he
came to work for Tom Brown, Inc., in Midland; throughout their
marriage, Mrs. Granberry has devoted herself to caring for their
home and family; and
WHEREAS, Valued residents of the Midland community, Mr. and
Mrs. Granberry have been active in their church, and Mrs. Granberry
has also given of her time and talents to local schools, Girl Scout
troops, and Bible studies; they have lived in 12 different cities,
making friends all across the United States, and they have also
enjoyed traveling the world together; and
WHEREAS, The six decades of marriage that Mr. and
Mrs. Granberry 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 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Bill and Susan Granberry on their 60th 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. Granberry as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.