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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced |
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by a great and enduring love, Thomas and Louise Hagood of Paris are |
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celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on February 3, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Paris native Thomas Hagood met his future bride, the |
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former Louise Wimberly of Houston, while he attended Texas A&M |
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University and she was a Texas Woman's University student; |
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following a whirlwind courtship, the couple married in Las Vegas, |
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Nevada, on February 3, 1942, and have nurtured a close and |
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fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the |
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addition of three daughters, six grandchildren, and six |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A Paul Harris Fellow, Mr. Hagood belongs to the |
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Rotary Club of Paris, and Mrs. Hagood is a member of The King's |
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Daughters; the pair have been members of the community of faith at |
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Central Presbyterian Church for 60 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Having witnessed innumerable changes in the world |
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over the past 65 years, this devoted husband and wife have taken |
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comfort in the reassuring strength of their love, and the steadfast |
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support they provide to one another has allowed them to meet life's |
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challenges and opportunities with grace and determination; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate Thomas and Louise Hagood on their 65th |
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anniversary and extend to them best wishes for continued happiness |
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together; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Hagood as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |