TITLE: Congratulating Bill and Diane Smith of Kirbyville on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Bill and Diane Smith of Kirbyville on their 50th wedding anniversary.

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WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Bill and Diane Smith of Kirbyville celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on February 15, 2019; and WHEREAS, Former residents of Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Smith met on a blind date at Jacksonville Beach and were joined in matrimony in 1969; over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their children, Michelle, Tandi, and Butch, as well as their grandchildren, Butch, Salem, and Haven; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smith's career in the U.S. Army took them to Ethiopia, Korea, Okinawa, and Massachusetts before they settled in Kirbyville in 1976; Mr. Smith went on to serve in the Army National Guard and retired as a command sergeant major, while Mrs. Smith devoted herself to her home and family throughout their marriage; and WHEREAS, This devoted couple have enjoyed five decades of abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bill and Diane Smith 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 Mr. and Mrs. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 268 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House