TITLE: Congratulating Ray and Mary Sue del Llano of Midland on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ray and Mary Sue del Llano of Midland on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

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WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Ray and Mary Sue del Llano of Midland celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on April 11, 2014; and WHEREAS, Ramon del Llano and the former Mary Sue Croll were joined in matrimony in 1964 at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C., where the groom was stationed with the U.S. Army and the bride worked as a legal secretary; through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes three daughters and their spouses, Ann Elizabeth del Llano, Deborah Jean and Andres Stewart, and Marcia and Brent Crowder, as well as five grandchildren, Olivia, Elena, Andres Ramon, Levi, and Sierra; and WHEREAS, Residents of Midland since 1970, Mr. del Llano worked as a draftsman for Arco Oil and Gas for 30 years and was also employed with Ref-Chem and Community and Senior Services, while Mrs. del Llano is retired from a career that included nine years as an executive assistant with Meridian Oil; in addition to meeting their work and family responsibilities, they have been valued members of St. Luke's United Methodist Church for 44 years, serving their fellow congregants in such roles as Sunday school teachers and youth counselors; and WHEREAS, Together this compassionate pair have volunteered with such worthy endeavors as Safe Place of the Permian Basin, Parents Anonymous of Midland-Odessa, Meals on Wheels, the local chamber of commerce, and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program; in their leisure, they enjoy traveling, walking their dogs, and watching movies; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. del Llano have enjoyed five decades 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 Ray and Mary Sue del Llano 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. del Llano as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 341 was adopted by the House on February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House