SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69          WHEREAS, September 3, 2025, marks the 70th wedding   anniversary of Gary Pat Hays and Barbara Hays, and this joyous   event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their   rewarding journey together as husband and wife; and          WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hays were joined in matrimony in   1955 in Carrollton; through the years, they have been blessed   with a treasured family that includes their four children, as   well as their nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren,   and one great-great-grandchild; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of his successful career,   Mr. Hays was employed by Texas Instruments for nearly two   decades, and he went on to hold leadership positions with   Recognition Equipment, Inc., and Decibel Products before   retiring from Classic Toyota; in addition to providing vital   support to her family, Mrs. Hays has worked for Dairy Queen,   Simms-Moore Lumber, Re/Max Real Estate Group, Burger King, and,   most recently, Chicken Salad Chick; and          WHEREAS, After spending many years in the Dallas area, the   couple relocated to Tyler, where Mr. Hays pursues his interest   in farming and raising cattle, as well as his hunting and   fishing pastimes, and Mrs. Hays enjoys painting, bowling, and   cooking; and          WHEREAS, The seven decades of marriage that Mr. and   Mrs. Hays have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of   love and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration   to all who know them; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Gary Pat   Hays and Barbara Hays on their 70th 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. Hays as an expression of high regard   from the Texas Senate.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on September 4, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate