TITLE: Congratulating Chester and Mildred Smith of Burleson on their 71st wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Chester and Mildred Smith of Burleson on their 71st wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, Chester and Mildred Smith of Burleson celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on February 11, 2011; and WHEREAS, Chester Claude Smith and the former Mildred Agnes Sweatman were joined in matrimony at a ceremony held in Benton, Arkansas, in 1940; they have been blessed with two sons, Chester Lewis Smith and his wife, Linda, and Donald Claude Smith and his wife, Sherry, and their grandchildren include Dorinda McCoy and her husband, Tony, Taylor Smith, Katherine Daley and her husband, Nathan, Thomas Smith and his wife, Crystal, and the late Chad Smith; with the passing years, Mr. and Mrs. Smith have shared in the pleasure of welcoming into their family five great-grandchildren, Amy Kimbrell and her husband, Quinn, Christopher McCoy, Miles Daley, Maeve Daley, and Jackson Smith, and three great-great-grandchildren, Maddie, Maddix, and McKinsey Kimbrell; and WHEREAS, For the first dozen years of their marriage, the couple lived in Little Rock, Arkansas; they moved to Fort Worth in 1952 before settling in Burleson in 1960; Mr. Smith retired in 1982 as a switchman with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and served as the city's first paid fire marshal; Mrs. Smith has been a dedicated homemaker throughout their marriage; and WHEREAS, Inveterate travelers, the couple have visited 46 states in the U.S.; they shared a love of square dancing in their younger days, and Mr. Smith has also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking, while Mrs. Smith's hobbies have included embroidery, crocheting, and knitting; in addition, they are members of the First United Methodist Church of Burleson; they attribute the longevity of their successful relationship to having patience and resolving issues before day's end; and WHEREAS, A 71st wedding anniversary is a celebration of love that has truly stood the test of time, and Chester and Mildred Smith are among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Chester and Mildred Smith on their 71st 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Orr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1094 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House