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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, Richard and Ina Taylor of Pittsburg, |
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Texas, celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on March 21, 2009; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Richard Pat Taylor and the former Ina Mae Copeland |
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were united in matrimony on that special day in 1964, at a ceremony |
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held at a private home in Dallas; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have nurtured |
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a fulfilling marriage that was made even richer with the addition of |
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four children, Richard Taylor, Dennis Taylor, Linda Kay Taylor |
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Burleson, and the late Brenda Gay Taylor; more recently, the couple |
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have shared in the joy of welcoming into their family 10 |
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grandchildren, Nikki, Kaylee, Aaron, Brian, McKenna, Colston, |
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Jacob, Brittany, Ben, and Chris; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 45 |
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years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in |
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their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has |
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enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace |
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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 Richard and |
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Ina Taylor on their 45th 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 Mr. and Mrs. Taylor as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |