TITLE: Congratulating J. B. and Lorene Woodruff of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating J. B. and Lorene Woodruff of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, J. B. and Lorene Woodruff of Midland celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 21, 2011; and WHEREAS, J. B. Woodruff and the former Lorene Walker were united in matrimony at Calvary Baptist Church in 1951 in a double wedding ceremony with their close friends Oran and Peggy Whiteaker; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of five children and their spouses, Tom and Brenda Woodruff, Bonnie and LaGene Robertson, Patty and Bob Conner, Terrie and Larry Rhodes, and Joel Ben Woodruff, as well as six grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Midland natives, the Woodruffs lived in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, while Mr. Woodruff served in the U.S. Army; he retired from Woodruff Drywall Systems in 1999; Mrs. Woodruff is a dedicated homemaker, and they are members of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the Midland Naturalists; and WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the world during the past six decades, 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 hereby congratulate J. B. and Lorene Woodruff on their 60th 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. Woodruff as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1836 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House