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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, Garnet and Ida Stokes of Pine Mills |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Stokes have nurtured |
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a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the |
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addition of their children, Beverly Stokes who passed away in 1994, |
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Rick Stokes and his wife Pam of Nacogdoches, and Ron Stokes of San |
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Antonio, grandchildren Ryan Stokes and Lori Stokes; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Stokes had a fulfilling 25 year career at First |
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National Bank of Quitman, and Mr. Stokes worked for Continental |
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Battery for 30 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Much has changed in the world over the past five |
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decades, 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 Garnet and Ida |
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Stokes on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend |
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to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Stokes as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |