TITLE: Congratulating Gerry and Alice Williams on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Gerry and Alice Williams on their 50th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, August 2, 2013, marks the 50th wedding anniversary of Gerry and Alice Williams of Lubbock, and this joyous event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, Gerry Michael Williams and the former Alice Verlene Welborn were joined in matrimony in 1963 at a ceremony held at Terrace Church of Christ in Odessa; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes two daughters and their husbands, Sherry and Dale Stephens and Lisa and Roger Schindele, as well as three grandchildren, Emily Stephens and Christopher and Joshua Schindele; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Williams are alumni of Odessa High School, and both are enjoying retirement after careers with John Morrell & Company; they have made their home in Lubbock for more than a quarter-century; and WHEREAS, The five decades of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Williams 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 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Gerry and Alice Williams on their 50th 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. Williams as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 124 was adopted by the House on July 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House