TITLE: Congratulating Judge J. Ray Gayle III and Nancy Gayle on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Judge J. Ray Gayle III and Nancy Gayle on their 50th wedding anniversary.

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WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned five decades, the Honorable James Ray Gayle III and Nancy Gayle of Angleton are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 26, 2013; and WHEREAS, J. Ray Gayle and the former Nancy Nelson exchanged the vows of matrimony at Northway Christian Church in Dallas on that special day in 1963, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a devoted life partner; today, they count among their blessings a fine family that includes a daughter, Shannon Gayle Sebesta and her husband, Judge Patrick Sebesta, a son, James R. "Chip" Gayle IV and his wife, Parrish Gayle, as well as six grandchildren, Patrick, William, Christopher, Annabelle, and John Sebesta and Jessica Gayle; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Judge Gayle is a member of the Angleton Noon Lions Club, while Mrs. Gayle is a member of the Women's Study Club of Angleton, and they are both active in numerous other organizations in Brazoria County as well; Mrs. Gayle, a former American Airlines stewardess, is a talented artist, and one of her paintings is in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library; Judge Gayle is retired from the 239th Judicial District Court of Brazoria County and has served as a senior district judge; in 2006, he joined the firm of Gilbert & Gilbert, where his practice is focused on complex litigation; and WHEREAS, Looking back over the past half-century, J. Ray Gayle and Nancy Gayle can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that many more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable J. Ray Gayle III and Nancy Gayle on their 50th 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 Judge Gayle and Mrs. Gayle as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bonnen of Brazoria Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3040 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House