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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, Billie and Jimmie Dickard of |
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Hallsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 3, |
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2008; and |
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WHEREAS, Billie Frank Dickard and the former Jimmie Ruth |
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Williams were united in matrimony at Hope Chapel in Marshall in |
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1958; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage |
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that has been made even richer with the addition of their cherished |
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children and grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas A&M University, Mr. Dickard was |
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employed as a petroleum engineer by Magnolia Petroleum Company, |
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which eventually became part of Mobil Oil; he retired from the |
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company's natural gas division after more than 35 years, at which |
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time he and Mrs. Dickard moved from Houston to their farm in |
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Hallsville; and |
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WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the |
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world during the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife |
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have remained constant in their commitment to one another, and the |
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strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges |
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and opportunities with 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 Billie and Jimmie Dickard of |
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Hallsville on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and |
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extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Dickard as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |