TITLE: Congratulating Carroll and Wanda Straley of Welch on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Carroll and Wanda Straley of Welch on their 50th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Carroll and Wanda Straley of Welch celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 27, 2015, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Carroll Straley and the former Wanda Wilson were united in matrimony at Welch First Baptist Church on that memorable day in 1965; through the years, their family has grown to include their four children, Albert Straley and his wife, Becky, Donald Straley and his wife, Lorie, Debra Clay, and Jennifer Martinez, as well as their nine grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Valued residents of the Welch community for the past 46 years, Mr. Straley is retired from his work with Helena Chemical Company, and Mrs. Straley was employed as a cafeteria manager for the Dawson Independent School District for many years; and WHEREAS, In addition to meeting their family and work responsibilities, they have been valued contributors to numerous worthwhile organizations in the area; Mr. Straley served on the DISD school board and as the fire chief for the Welch Volunteer Fire Department, and together the couple regularly attends Welch First Baptist Church; moreover, they spend their leisure time delighting in the company of loved ones and cheering on The University of Texas Longhorns and Dawson High School Dragons sports teams; and WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past half-century, 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 Carroll and Wanda Straley 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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1202 was adopted by the House on March 26, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House