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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, Thomas and Martha Vannaman of Midland |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 9, 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Thomas L. Vannaman and the former Martha Stone were |
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united in matrimony at the First United Methodist Church in Midland |
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in 1956; they have nurtured a close and fulfilling marriage that has |
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been made even richer with the addition of three children, Valerie, |
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Thomas, and Timothy Vannaman, as well as five grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Vannaman served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years and |
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taught accounting and economics for Midland College for 30 years; |
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in addition, he is active in the Midland Masonic Lodge No. 623, |
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Tranquility Lodge No. 2000, and Grand Lodge of Texas; he and Mrs. |
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Vannaman are valued members of St. Luke's United Methodist Church; |
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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 Thomas and Martha Vannaman 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. Vannaman as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |