Bill Text: TX HR1865 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Jim and Linda Parker on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-04-10 - Reported enrolled [HR1865 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR1865-Introduced.html

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84R21704 JGH-D
By: Hughes H.R. No. 1865

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned five
decades, Jim and Linda Parker of Golden are celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary on April 17, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Born in Orange, Linda Carol Hughes grew up in
Golden, and after graduating from Alba-Golden High School in 1962,
she attended business school and went to work in Tyler; Jim Parker
was born in Dallas, graduated from high school in Anton in 1962, and
studied at Jacksonville College; and
WHEREAS, The couple met at the Piggly Wiggly in Mineola in
October of 1964, and after their first date eight days later,
Mr. Parker ordered a ring; the couple were engaged by December, and
they were married the following April at Golden Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, For 41 years, the couple have lived near the farm
where Mrs. Parker grew up, and Mr. Parker served as the pastor of
Sand Springs Baptist Church for three decades before retiring; they
count among their blessings a fine family that includes three
children, James Parker, Rhonda Gonzalez, and Alice Harpold, 15
grandchildren, Tamela, Julia, Anna, Olivia, Gavin, Jacob, Nick,
Adrian, Ryan, Emily, Elena, Alyssa, Cody, Paige, and Mitchell, and
a great-grandchild, Isaac; and
WHEREAS, Looking back over the past 50 years, Jim and Linda
Parker can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and know that
the strength of their love and commitment ensures that many more
joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jim and Linda Parker on their
golden 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. Parker as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.