TITLE: Congratulating Ervin and Janice Schwindt of Belton on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ervin and Janice Schwindt of Belton on their 50th wedding anniversary.

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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, Ervin and Janice Schwindt of Belton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 13, 2011; and WHEREAS, Ervin Schwindt and the former Janice Rykowski were united in matrimony at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Belfield, North Dakota, in 1961; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of their sons and their spouses, Sheldon Schwindt and his wife, Theresa, and Scott Schwindt and his wife, Lisa; they have been further blessed with six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. Schwindt enjoyed a career at Conoco for more than two decades, and after moving with his wife to Belton, he was employed for another 17 years at Dealers Electrical Supply before retiring; Mrs. Schwindt has been a dedicated homemaker throughout their marriage, and today she also works alongside her husband in the family business; and WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Ervin and Janice Schwindt 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. Schwindt as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sheffield Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 22 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House