TITLE: Congratulating Walter and Carole Wright of Pearland on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Walter and Carole Wright of Pearland on their 50th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, June 12, 2015, marks the 50th wedding anniversary of Walter and Carole Wright of Pearland, and this joyous event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Wright met in 1963 and were joined in matrimony in 1965 at a ceremony held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their children, Angie and Rich, as well as their grandchildren, Justin, Kayla, and Madeline; and WHEREAS, Texas residents since 1966, the Wrights bought a ranch in Lavaca County in 1977 and raised longhorn cattle for 19 years; over the course of his working life, Mr. Wright was employed with ACF Industries, Philco Ford, Aeronutronic Ford, Ford Aerospace, Loral, and Lockheed Martin, with much of his career spent at NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center; Mrs. Wright worked with Ellison Architects, TRW Systems, and Dobie High School; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, the couple worship at New Life Lutheran Church, where they are active volunteers, and they share their time as mentors at E. A. Lawhon Elementary School; the avid travelers have been to all 50 states in the United States, as well as to 39 countries; and WHEREAS, The half-century of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Wright 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Walter and Carole Wright 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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Thompson of Brazoria Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3336 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House