TITLE: Congratulating LaDene and Virgil Rickel of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating LaDene and Virgil Rickel of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, LaDene and Virgil Rickel of Lubbock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 18, 2012, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Virgil Rickel and the former LaDene Gurss exchanged the vows of matrimony in Topeka, Kansas, in 1962, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rickel count among their blessings a fine family that includes four children and their spouses, Rock and Mary Rickel, Shawn and Kate Rickel, Stan and LaVon Tate, and Perry and Jane Rickel, as well as seven grandchildren, with whom they treasure sharing many special occasions; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Rickel have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate LaDene and Virgil Rickel 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 Mr. and Mrs. Rickel as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 172 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House