TITLE: Recognizing Lou and Jim "Corky" Dawson on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Lou and Jim "Corky" Dawson on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Lou and Jim "Corky" Dawson placed great faith and trust in one another, and they have been amply rewarded, as they are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary; and WHEREAS, Lou and Corky Dawson were married on January 21, 1967, after a whirlwind romance and short engagement; they had met one another on a blind date in the fall of 1966 at West Texas State University; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson enjoyed productive careers in education, he as a coach and she as a teacher, before launching a successful Shaklee business; they went on to establish a thriving State Farm Insurance agency in Canyon that set numerous sales records and received multiple awards; they retired and moved to Granbury in 2003; and WHEREAS, They have been blessed with a wonderful family; their sons, Jimmy Don, John David, and Joe De, and their seven grandchildren have been a source of much pride and joy; and WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and sorrows of everyday living; the long and happy union of Lou and Corky Dawson is truly an inspiration to others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Lou and Jim Dawson on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this distinguished couple as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Birdwell President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 18th, 2017.