Senate Resolution No. 69 commemorates the 70th wedding anniversary of Gary Pat Hays and Barbara Hays, which will be celebrated on September 3, 2025. The resolution highlights their journey together since their marriage in 1955 in Carrollton, Texas, and acknowledges their loving family, which includes four children, nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. It also reflects on their professional accomplishments, with Mr. Hays having a successful career at Texas Instruments and other companies, while Mrs. Hays has contributed to the family through various jobs.
The resolution emphasizes the couple's enduring love and commitment over seven decades, serving as an inspiration to those around them. It concludes with the Texas Senate extending their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for continued happiness to Mr. and Mrs. Hays, along with a request for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for them as a token of high regard from the Senate.