TITLE: Congratulating Billie Ann and Kenneth Baker of Midland on their 65th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Billie Ann and Kenneth Baker of Midland on their 65th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, Billie Ann and Kenneth Baker of Midland celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on May 12, 2011; and WHEREAS, Kenneth Baker and the former Billie Ann Hill were united in matrimony in Denton in 1946; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of their children, Carol and Jerry Adams and Loretta and Bill Baker, as well as five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Valued residents of their community for more than six decades, Mr. Baker is retired from Area Custom Home Builders and Mrs. Baker is retired from IBM; and WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 65 years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in their commitment to one another, 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 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Billie Ann and Kenneth Baker on their 65th 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. Baker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 77 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House