TITLE: Congratulating Kenneth and Barbara Acker of Lubbock on their 55th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Kenneth and Barbara Acker of Lubbock on their 55th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Kenneth and Barbara Acker of Lubbock celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on July 19, 2013, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Kenneth Acker and the former Barbara Stevenson exchanged the vows of matrimony in 1958, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Acker count among their blessings a fine family that includes two daughters, Renee Acker and Susi Bachmann-Strebel and her husband, Marco, and they also consider as part of their family 18 students who have been involved with the international organization, Youth for Understanding; and WHEREAS, For five and a half decades, Kenneth and Barbara Acker have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Kenneth and Barbara Acker on their 55th 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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 140 was adopted by the House on July 29, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House