TITLE: Congratulating Judge Lester Crutchfield and Ireline Crutchfield on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Judge Lester Crutchfield and Ireline Crutchfield on their 50th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, January 25, 2011, marked the 50th wedding anniversary of Judge Lester Crutchfield and Ireline Crutchfield of Abilene; and WHEREAS, Lester Crutchfield and the former Ireline Hicks were joined in matrimony in 1961; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes three children, Tacie Motz, Zanetta Roam, and Leslie McComb, as well as eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Judge Crutchfield served 16 years as Lamar County judge, and among his achievements while in that position was the extension of water service to the outer reaches of the county; the Crutchfields raised emu for several years and then built, owned, and operated TigerTown 1 Stop, a convenience store that served as a hub for the local community; when some residents were without electricity for three weeks due to a winter storm, the couple opened their home and their business to assist their neighbors in need; and WHEREAS, The 50 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Crutchfield 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 Judge Lester Crutchfield and Ireline Crutchfield 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 Judge and Mrs. Crutchfield as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Cain Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 509 was adopted by the House on March 3, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House