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By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 94 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for 
celebration, and on August 3, 2003, Don and Peggy Ditto of Winnsboro 
marked this memorable event with a party at their home; and
	WHEREAS, The couple met at church in Dallas and were united in 
matrimony on August 3, 1953, at the Oak Cliff Assembly of God Church 
in Dallas; Mr. Ditto and the former Peggy Dell Clemmons enjoy a warm 
and fulfilling relationship that stands as an inspiring model of 
mutual love and respect for their loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ditto have been richly blessed with a 
family that includes six sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Tyria 
Ditto, Preston and Stefanie Ditto, James and Nanette Ditto, Jason 
and Paulette Ditto, Clint and Vicki Ditto, and Don Ditto, Jr., and 
his wife, Karla; and 10 grandchildren, Shelly, Stacy, Joshua, 
Jeremy, Mitchell, Sean, Farrah, Russell, Will, and Jaxon; and
	WHEREAS, In 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Ditto founded Kendon, Inc., a 
manufacturing company that produces wood, metal, and candle 
products, and they worked diligently together to make it a success; 
they changed the name to Ditto Group, Inc., in recent years and 
retired in 2001 after passing on the company to their children; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Ditto served on the board of directors of the 
Winnsboro National Bank for several years, while Mr. Ditto was 
appointed to the board of regents for Ambassador College in Big 
Sandy; today, they continue to remain active in a number of church 
and civic endeavors in their community; and
	WHEREAS, Together, this devoted couple have shared the trials 
and triumphs of half a century, and it is truly a pleasure to join in 
honoring them at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Don and Peggy 
Ditto on the joyous occasion of their 50th 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. Ditto as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.