TITLE: Congratulating Ray and Euna Rugg of Canton on their 68th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ray and Euna Rugg of Canton on their 68th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, February 16, 2011, marked the 68th wedding anniversary of Ray and Euna Rugg of Canton, and this joyous event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rugg grew up in farming communities in northeastern Louisiana; Mr. Rugg first spied his future wife on stage at school with her class and told a classmate he was going to marry "that girl"; despite waiting a year to speak to her, he did indeed marry her in 1943; and WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Rugg were blessed with a treasured family that includes four sons, Charles, Wally, Philip, and John, as well as five foster sons; they have been further blessed with 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rugg served in Europe with the U.S. Army, clearing mines in Germany, Belgium, and France, and after his return home, he worked for a carbon plant, for the post office, and as a baseball umpire; Mrs. Rugg drove a school bus for three decades; and WHEREAS, Active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mr. and Mrs. Rugg have served as missionaries in Virginia, Illinois, Utah, and Arizona; Mrs. Rugg has been a four-time president of her church's women's organization, and both have coached church softball teams; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rugg were likewise active in sports for many years; Mr. Rugg coached minor league, Little League, and Dixie Senior League baseball, leading a number of teams in championship seasons; Mrs. Rugg was a Little League coach for six years and an umpire for eight years; she played softball herself until the age of 73, and she and Mr. Rugg continue to participate in league bowling; and WHEREAS, The 68 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Rugg 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 House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ray and Euna Rugg on their 68th 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. Rugg as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Flynn Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 537 was adopted by the House on March 3, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House