H.R. No. 1890
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
and shared experiences, and Bob and Bernita Measles of Mineola
observed this joyous milestone in their marriage on December 15,
2006; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Measles were joined in matrimony in 1956
at a ceremony held at the Lutheran Church in Plainview; through the
years, they have been blessed with two children and their spouses,
Bryan and Cindy and Brenda and Mark, as well as three cherished
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The couple, who moved to Mineola in 1984, have lived
throughout Arkansas and Texas and worked as cotton farmers and in
the aviation industry; Mr. Measles was employed as a flight
instructor,
and
both
husband
and
wife
sold
privately
owned
airplanes before joining Delta Air Lines, Inc., in 1966; they
served the company for 30 years, with Mr. Measles retiring as
captain of a Lockheed L-1011 in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Throughout their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Measles have
been highly involved in their community; Mrs. Measles has been a
dedicated
volunteer
organizations,
and
with
Mr.
a
number
Measles
has
of
local
participated
efforts
in
and
various
political and civic activities, including the Rotary Club of
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Mineola; in addition, they are both active and valued congregants
of the First Baptist Church of Mineola; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Measles have enjoyed five decades 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 80th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bob and Bernita Measles on their
50th wedding anniversary and extend to them best wishes for
continued happiness together; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared
for Mr. and Mrs. Measles as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hughes
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______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1890 was adopted by the House on May
18, 2007, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
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