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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, Robert and Deanna Whitaker celebrated |
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their 50th wedding anniversary on October 7, 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Whitaker and the former "Peachie" Swails were |
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united in matrimony in 1956; they 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 children, Terry Whitaker, Kellie Pittman, and |
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Kane Whitaker, as well as eight grandchildren and one |
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great-grandchild; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Whitaker worked for Burlington Northern and the |
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Midland Reporter-Telegram; Mrs. Whitaker is retired from her work |
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with a petroleum company; and |
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WHEREAS, Having witnessed innumerable changes in the world |
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over the past half-century, 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 congratulate Robert and Deanna Whitaker on their |
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golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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for 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. Whitaker as an expression of high regard |
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by 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. 1025 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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