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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced |
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by a great and enduring love, Harold C. and Ella M. Robertson of |
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Houston are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on April 22, |
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2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Natives of New Orleans, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson have |
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nurtured a close and fulfilling marriage that has been made even |
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richer with the addition of seven children, Carolyn, Patricia, |
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Althea, Gaynell, Earline, Robin, and Michael, as well as six |
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grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Robertson served in the merchant marine for many |
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years while Mrs. Robertson was employed by religious organizations |
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in New Orleans and, later, in Houston after the couple relocated to |
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Texas; since retiring, they enjoy traveling and relaxing at home; |
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they practice their faith as members of St. John's Downtown in |
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Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, Having witnessed innumerable changes in the world |
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over the past seven decades, this devoted husband and wife have |
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taken comfort in the reassuring strength of their love, and the |
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steadfast support they provide to one another has allowed them to |
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meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace and |
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determination; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Harold C. and Ella M. Robertson on their |
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70th wedding anniversary and extend to them best wishes for |
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continued happiness; 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. Robertson as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Dutton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 811 was adopted by the House on March |
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28, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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