HCR 8

H.C.R. No. 8
  HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
  mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Charles and Margaret
  Semple of Midland marked this joyous milestone on July 31, 2025; and
         WHEREAS, Charles Semple and the former Margaret Wunsch met
  while attending Texas Christian University, and they were united in
  matrimony at a ceremony in Houston on that memorable day in 1965;
  over the years, they became the parents of two sons, Charles Semple
  and Brian Semple, and today their fine family has grown to include
  four grandchildren, Charles, Henry, Edward, and George, and a
  daughter-in-law, Carrie; and
         WHEREAS, Respected members of the Midland community, Mr. and
  Mrs. Semple previously lived in New York and Houston; Mr. Semple
  has been employed as a stockbroker, landman, and investor in the oil
  and gas industry, and Mrs. Semple has worked at Hospice of Midland
  and as a schoolteacher and real estate broker; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Semple have enjoyed traveling across
  the globe and visiting their grandkids and other loved ones;
  Mr. Semple spends his free time hunting, fishing, and restoring
  vintage cars, and he regularly hosts friends and family in his
  garage for Monday Night Football parties; an avid reader, he has
  read nearly 1,000 books in a variety of genres, including
  historical fiction, mysteries, crime, and espionage; Mrs. Semple
  volunteers with the Junior League of Midland and at First Baptist
  Church, and her diverse interests include photography, quilting,
  needlepoint, and attending book club with her friends; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Semple have enjoyed six decades 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 89th Legislature of the State of Texas,
  2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Charles and Margaret Semple
  on their 60th 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 and Senate.
  Craddick
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     President of the Senate
  Speaker of the House     
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 8 was adopted by the House on August
  27, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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  Chief Clerk of the House   
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 8 was adopted by the Senate on
  September 4, 2025, by a viva-voce vote.
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  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
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                Governor