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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, the Reverend Adrian Bird and Mrs. |
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Grace Bird celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 9, |
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2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Reverend and Mrs. Bird were united in matrimony in |
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1939; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage |
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that has been made even richer with the addition of their sons and |
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their wives, Rodney and Betty Bird, Ray and Velta Bird, and Joe and |
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Anita Bird, and their family has grown to include their |
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granddaughters, Rae Ann Pool, Teri Webb, Deborah Alexander, Jody |
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Monroe, and Ronda Parker, and their great-grandchildren, Lindse |
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Pool, Jorilyn Webb, Raegan Webb, Dakota Monroe, Savannah Monroe, |
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Nathan Alexander, and Kharese Alexander; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past |
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seven decades, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant |
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in their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love |
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has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with |
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grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Adrian and |
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Grace Bird on their 70th wedding anniversary and extend to them |
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sincere best 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 Reverend and Mrs. Bird as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |