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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, Boyd and Nan Mercer of Hurst |
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celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 16, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Mercer and the former Nan Bull were united in |
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matrimony in 1947; they have nurtured a close and fulfilling |
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marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of their |
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children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth |
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and a navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Hurst worked for the U.S. |
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Postal Service for 34 years before retiring; Mrs. Hurst, a native of |
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El Dorado, has shared her time and talents as a homemaker, providing |
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a warm and nurturing environment for her husband and children; and |
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WHEREAS, Having witnessed innumberable changes in the world |
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over the past six decades, 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 optimism; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Boyd and Nan Mercer on the joyous |
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occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary and extend to them best |
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wishes 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. Mercer as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Smith of Tarrant |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2672 was adopted by the House on May |
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25, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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