TITLE: Congratulating William and Ruth Martin of Waco on their 35th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating William and Ruth Martin of Waco on their 35th wedding anniversary.

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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, William and Ruth Martin of Waco celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on May 10, 2015; and WHEREAS, Billy Martin and the former Ruth Kelly were united in matrimony at Central Cathedral in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, in 1980; through the years, their family has grown to include their children, Lisa Ann Green and her husband, Eddie, and Anna Ruth Creel and her husband, Nicholas, as well as their granddaughter, Isabella Green; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Martin worked with the United States Department of Justice for 25 years and served as McLennan County justice of the peace for Precinct 1, Place 2, for 14 years before his retirement, while Mrs. Martin has devoted herself to her home and family throughout their marriage; and WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 35 years, 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate William and Ruth Martin on their 35th 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. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2897 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House