Bill Text: TX HR97 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Joe and Sheila Matlock of Midland on their 45th wedding anniversary.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-07 - Reported enrolled [HR97 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR97-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 97 | ||
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| WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced | ||
| by a great and enduring love, Joe and Sheila Matlock of Midland | ||
| celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on December 23, 2010; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe Matlock and "Sam" Matlock were joined in | ||
| matrimony on December 23, 1965, in a ceremony held at the Midland | ||
| home of Finis and Katherine Martin; through the years, the Matlocks | ||
| have been blessed with a treasured family that includes 3 children | ||
| and their spouses, Benny Matlock and his wife, Candy, Katrina | ||
| McKinney and her husband, Rory, and Kevin Matlock and his wife, | ||
| Brandi, as well as 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Since 1997, Judge Matlock has served as justice of | ||
| the peace for Precinct 1 in Midland; he retired from the Midland | ||
| Police Department in 1988 and then served in the Midland County | ||
| Sheriff's Office; Mrs. Matlock worked in the oil industry until | ||
| 1990, when she retired to dedicate her time to caring for her home | ||
| and family; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Judge Matlock and Mrs. Matlock have been valued | ||
| members of Midland Christian Fellowship for 26 years; Judge Matlock | ||
| serves as a member of the board and as head usher, and Mrs. Matlock | ||
| serves as director of Children's Christian Education; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe and Sam Matlock have enjoyed 45 years of abiding | ||
| love and affection for one another, 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 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate Joe and Sam Matlock on their 45th | ||
| 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 and Mrs. Matlock as an expression of high regard | ||
| by the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Craddick | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 97 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
