TITLE: Congratulating Charles and Ruby Jo Crelia of Waco on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Charles and Ruby Jo Crelia of Waco on their 50th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, March 1, 2011, marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Charles and Ruby Jo Crelia of Waco, providing a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, High school sweethearts, Charles Crelia and the former Ruby Jo Davis were joined in matrimony in 1961 at a ceremony held in Caldwell; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes two children and their spouses, David and Terri Crelia and Dana and Willie McFarland, as well as six grandchildren, Jasmine, Justin, Tyler, Kenny, Bryan, and Kinsley, and a great-grandchild, Daltyn; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Crelia worked as a truck driver, retiring in 2008, and Mrs. Crelia was employed by the Waco Tribune-Herald until her 1990 retirement; and WHEREAS, The 50 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Crelia 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 Charles and Ruby Jo Crelia on their golden 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. Crelia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 901 was adopted by the House on April 7, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House