TITLE: Congratulating Chester and Rosella Balzen of Hondo on their 65th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Chester and Rosella Balzen of Hondo on their 65th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A 65th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Chester and Rosella Balzen of Hondo marked this joyous milestone in their marriage on March 19, 2015; and WHEREAS, The former Rosella Lavinia Waits first met Chester William Balzen when she was 9 and he was 15; although she was not initially impressed, he seemed to have improved some years later, when he returned from a tour of duty in Italy with the United States Army; the couple were joined in matrimony in 1950 at a ceremony held at the Natalia Baptist Church, and through the years, they were blessed with three treasured children, Corliss, Elizabeth, and Charles; and WHEREAS, Early in their marriage, Mr. Balzen attended a G.I. job-training program and worked part-time for a local farmer; he went on to find employment as an airplane mechanic before embarking on a career with Universal Rundle that spanned more than three decades before his retirement; while devoting herself to her home and family, Mrs. Balzen also worked at times as a cashier, dental assistant, florist, and office supply salesperson; today, she expresses her artistic talent through her small craft business; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Balzen are active in their church, and Mrs. Balzen also volunteers with Friends of the Library; she previously served as a member of the PTA, as a Campfire Girls leader, and as a Cub Scouts den mother; Mr. Balzen was a scoutmaster and a longtime Little League coach; and WHEREAS, Chester and Rosella Balzen have enjoyed 65 years 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Chester and Rosella Balzen 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. Balzen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1740 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House