By Eiland                                              H.R. No. 128
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans
 1-2     who have shared 25 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a
 1-3     memorable occasion worthy of honor and praise; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, David and Nichi Dunphy will commemorate such an
 1-5     event as they sail the seas of the Western Caribbean aboard the Sea
 1-6     Princess in early February and again when they return to Galveston
 1-7     to celebrate in the company of friends and neighbors; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Joined in matrimony on February 22, 1974, in Topeka,
 1-9     Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Dunphy moved to Pirates' Beach, on Galveston
1-10     Island, in August 1991, and have fostered many new friendships and
1-11     established strong community bonds since their arrival; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Mr. Dunphy is retired from Fleming Companies and
1-13     works as a supermarket industry consultant, organizing marketing
1-14     programs for independent retailers and coordinating conferences
1-15     around the United States; during his leisure time he can be seen
1-16     walking on the beach and driving his convertible; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Mrs. Dunphy sells real estate in Galveston and is
1-18     the president-elect of the Galveston Board of Realtors and is on
1-19     the board for Pirates' Beach and Pirates' Cove Home Owners; she is
1-20     involved in community programs and has served as the president of
1-21     Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Gulf Coast and as president of the
1-22     Women's Association at Galveston Country Club; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Dunphy have shared a warm and
1-24     fulfilling relationship filled with many happy times and cherished
 2-1     memories, and their marriage is indeed deserving of special
 2-2     recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby honor Dave and Nichi Dunphy on their 25th
 2-5     wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for
 2-6     continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it
 2-7     further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Dunphy as an expression of high regard by
2-10     the Texas House of Representatives.