TITLE: Recognizing Barbara and Larry Bielss on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Barbara and Larry Bielss on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Barbara and Larry Bielss made a lifetime commitment to one another, and their mutual trust has been amply rewarded, for they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; and WHEREAS, Barbara and Larry met as high school students while attending a Luther League rally that was being held at Saint Peter's Lutheran Church in Walburg, Texas; they were married on June 24, 1967; and WHEREAS, Although they lived in Germany for a time while Mr. Bielss was serving in the United States Army, they have called Central Texas home throughout their married life; Mr. Bielss worked for many years with Tracor, and Mrs. Bielss had a rewarding career at Southwestern University; they both continue to do part-time work in their retirement years; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bielss have been blessed with a wonderful family; their son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Megan, and their two grandchildren are a source of great pride and joy; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bielss celebrated their anniversary with a trip to Nashville and a family gathering at their lake house on Lake Buchanan; the love they share is truly an inspiration to all who are privileged to share in their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Barbara and Larry Bielss on their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them best wishes for many more happy years together; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the couple as a memento of this special day. Schwertner President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 24, 2017.