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H.R. No. 346
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is truly cause for
rejoicing, and on September 12, 2003, Willie C. and Jewel I.
Murphree of Midland marked this momentous milestone in their long
and happy union; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Murphree and the former Jewel Hobbs were married
on September 12, 1953, in Vera; they lived in Jal, New Mexico, and
in Fort Stockton before moving to Midland; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, their close-knit family has grown to
include two children, Shanna Orcutt and Rick Murphree, and six
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Murphree worked for El Paso Natural Gas and then
owned Cath-Anode until his retirement; Mrs. Murphree remains a
devoted homemaker; respected members of their community, they are
both members of the Baptist church; and
WHEREAS, Family and friends joined the Murphrees in
celebrating their golden anniversary at a reception held in the
home of their daughter in Midland; and
WHEREAS, The enduring marriage of Willie and Jewel Murphree
remains a source of joy and inspiration to the friends and family
with whom they have shared the bountiful richness of their lives;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Willie and Jewel Murphree on 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. Murphree as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 346 was adopted by the House on March
23, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House