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H.R. No. 401
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Palestine residents Orrin and Ruby Shaid are
celebrating the joyous occasion of their 69th wedding anniversary
on May 6, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Although nearly seven decades have passed since they
exchanged vows in Fairfield on May 6, 1937, the loving pair recall
with delight the early days of their courtship; they still live in
their first home, though their Alabama Street residence has been
remodeled and expanded to accommodate their growing family, which
includes their beloved children, Annette and Orrin, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Shaid have both retired from varied and
successful careers; Mr. Shaid got his start at Palestine's
Fotopulos Shoe Shop before working for Missouri-Pacific Railroad
for 20 years and Tyler Kelly-Springfield Tire for 14 years; Mrs.
Shaid spent the first years of their marriage raising their
children, and she later worked for Missouri-Pacific and then, for
more than two decades, for Cravens, Dargan Insurance; and
WHEREAS, For 69 remarkable years, Orrin and Ruby Shaid have
found in each other a devoted life partner, and their enduring union
is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and commitment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Orrin and Ruby
Shaid on their 69th wedding anniversary and extend to them
heartfelt best wishes for continued happiness together; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Shaid as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Cook of Navarro
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 401 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House