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79S10818 JTR-D

By:  Jackson                                                      H.R. No. 249



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, July 2, 2005, was a special day indeed, as it marked 
the 50th wedding anniversary of Ralph and Norma Jo Cole of Pilot 
Point, and we join their family members and many friends in 
congratulating them on this memorable milestone; and
	WHEREAS, Ralph Leslie "Buddy" Cole, Jr., and Norma Jo Woodrum 
first met as students at Denton High School, and they continued to 
date as undergraduates at North Texas State University; and
	WHEREAS, The childhood sweethearts were married on July 2, 
1955, at St. David's Episcopal Church in Denton, and their 
relationship has continued to grow in mutual admiration, affection, 
and respect; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. and Mrs. Cole have taken great 
pride and pleasure in the growth of their family, which includes 
their sons, Les and Alan, and their grandchildren, Amy, Leslie, 
Hallie, Claire, Will, Ryan, Ramsey, and Rebecca, and they also draw 
strength and support from the community of worship at the First 
United Methodist Church of Pilot Point, where theirs is a welcome 
presence; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Cole retired after teaching elementary school 
for 32 years and now serves on the Planning and Zoning Commission in 
Pilot Point; Mr. Cole is a former Denton County judge and county 
commissioner who continues his avocation of writing nature columns; 
and
	WHEREAS, In celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, 
Buddy and Norma Jo Cole offer eloquent testimony to the value of 
commitment and the power of enduring love, and their marriage is an 
inspiration and a joy to all those fortunate enough to know them; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Ralph Leslie Cole, 
Jr., and Norma Jo Cole on the 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. Cole as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.