Bill Text: TX HR1748 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating J. W. and Diane Putman of Lamesa on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-13 - Reported enrolled [HR1748 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1748-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1748

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and J. W. and Diane Putman
of Lamesa celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on
March 20, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Lamesa native J. W. Putman and the former Diane
Baker were joined in matrimony in 1963 at a ceremony held in the
bride's hometown of O'Donnell; through the years, they have been
blessed with a treasured family that includes four children and
their spouses, Kyle and Berenda Putman, Kevin Putman, Cindy and
Zane Ham, and Tyler Ham, as well as three grandchildren and a
great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Putman
worked for the Texas Highway Department for 35 years, and Mrs.
Putman enjoyed a varied career that included employment with
Claiborne's Thriftway for 12 years, serving as the Lamesa Middle
School cafeteria secretary for two decades, and owning and
operating the Donut Stop for seven years; in addition to meeting
their work and family responsibilities, Mr. Putman is a congregant
of Lamesa Church of Christ and enjoys traveling on his motorcycle
while Mrs. Putman holds membership with Lamesa Christian Fellowship
and makes custom-crafted pens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Putman have enjoyed half a century 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 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate J. W. and Diane Putman 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. Putman as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1748 was adopted by the House on May
8, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House