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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned five |
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decades, Jim and Shirley Bassett of Midland celebrated their 50th |
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wedding anniversary on August 18, 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Jim Bassett and the former Shirley Ann Freeman |
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exchanged the vows of matrimony at First Baptist Church in Eastland |
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on that special day in 1956, and over the course of their marriage, |
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they have found in each other a devoted life partner; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bassett count among their blessings a |
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fine family that includes one daughter, Sherri Bassett, with whom |
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they treasure sharing the many special occasions of life; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Bassett is retired from Texas |
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Employers/Employees Casualty, and Mrs. Bassett worked for Husky Oil |
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Company, Pennzoil, and Mustang Mud, Inc.; after retiring, they were |
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active in real estate and insurance endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, Looking back over the past five decades, Jim and |
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Shirley Bassett can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and |
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know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that |
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many more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Jim and Shirley Bassett on their |
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50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere 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. Bassett as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Craddick |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1018 was adopted by the House on April |
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13, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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