TITLE: Congratulating Billy and Mary Peterson of Robinson on their 65th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Billy and Mary Peterson of Robinson on their 65th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, Billy and Mary Peterson of Robinson celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on February 12, 2013; and WHEREAS, Billy G. Peterson and the former Mary Lou Pursley were united in matrimony in Waco in 1948; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of 5 children and their spouses, Gene and Judy Peterson, Linda and Glenn Bone, Donna and John Henry Stone, Julie and Greg Brinker, and James and Cindy Peterson, as well as 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. Peterson retired from the local VA hospital after 36 years of service; Mrs. Peterson is a homemaker; and WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the world during the past six and a half decades, 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 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Billy and Mary Peterson 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. Peterson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 839 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House