TITLE: Congratulating Joe and Gwen Lewis of Irving on their 65th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Joe and Gwen Lewis of Irving on their 65th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, Joe and Gwen Lewis of Irving celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on December 24, 2012; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were united in matrimony in 1947; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of two children, Vicki Lamp and Joe Lewis, Jr., as well as five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Longtime Irving residents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis both worked in manufacturing management before establishing Ajay's Irrigation; and WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the world during the past six and a half decades, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Joe and Gwen Lewis on their 65th 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. Lewis as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Harper-Brown Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 211 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House