TITLE: Congratulating J. C. and Charm Norris of Mineola on their 70th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating J. C. and Charm Norris of Mineola on their 70th wedding anniversary.

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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, J. C. and Charm Norris of Mineola celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on November 29, 2012; and WHEREAS, J. C. Norris and the former Charm Moseley met while attending the College of Marshall, and they were united in matrimony at a ceremony held in the home of their college dean in 1942; a few months later, in February 1943, Dr. Norris answered his country's call to duty and joined the United States Air Force; and WHEREAS, He went on to pursue a career in optometry, and the couple moved back to Mrs. Norris's hometown of Mineola when the opportunity arose to buy a local practice; Dr. Norris worked as an optometrist at Mineola Eyecare for nearly five decades, and Mrs. Norris assisted in the business as a bookkeeper; and WHEREAS, Over the years, their family has grown to include two daughters, Suzanne Phelps and Patricia McClenny, as well as four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Dr. and Mrs. Norris have long been valued congregants of First Baptist Church; for the 22 years since his retirement, Dr. Norris has also been affiliated with the Meredith Foundation, now serving as its chair; Mrs. Norris was active with many school organizations and is currently a member of the Twentieth Century Club; the pair enjoy traveling and taking cruises together; and WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the world during the past seven 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 J. C. and Charm Norris on their 70th 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 Dr. and Mrs. Norris as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1083 was adopted by the House on April 3, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House