SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 312

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in 
recognizing Ken and Lu Kepple for providing outstanding service 
to the citizens of Joshua; and

	WHEREAS, Ken and Lu are closing their Western Auto Store
of Joshua and retiring after 33 years of selling hardware and 
providing auto repair service; and

	WHEREAS, Well liked in the community, Ken and Lu are 
respected for their accomplishments and for the first-rate 
service their store has provided area citizens; and

	WHEREAS, Ken and Lu have been married for 42 years; they 
are the proud parents of two children and four grandchildren and 
are looking forward to spending more time with their family; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby congratulate Ken and Lu Kepple for 
providing exceptional service for 33 years to the citizens of 
Joshua and extend best wishes to them for the retirement years 
ahead; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Averitt




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 18, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate