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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, Billy and Barbara Hooten of Greenville |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 9, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Billy Harold Hooten and the former Barbara Joyce |
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Cunningham were united in matrimony in Greenville in 1959; through |
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the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been |
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made even richer with the addition of their children, Vickie |
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Thomason and Randy Hooten; they have been further blessed with six |
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grandsons and one great-granddaughter; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Hooten is the owner and operator of Hooten Body |
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Shop, and Mrs. Hooten is a homemaker; they are members of Weiland |
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Church of Christ; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past |
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half-century, 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 hereby congratulate Billy and Barbara Hooten 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. Hooten as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |