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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, Eugene and Molly Lewis of Midland |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 3, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Eugene Lewis and the former Molly Huggins were |
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united in matrimony at Primitive Baptist Church in Midland in 1959; |
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through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that |
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has been made even richer with the addition of their children, |
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D. Lewis, Monica Threlkel, and Eric Lewis; they have been further |
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blessed with five grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were residents of Midland from |
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1959 until 1966, when they moved to Irving; in 1975, they returned |
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to Midland; Mr. Lewis is a retired diesel mechanic who worked for |
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the Midland Fire Department, Darr Equipment Company, and Permian |
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Corporation; Mrs. Lewis worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance and |
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retired from Marathon Oil Corporation in 1999; 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 Eugene and Molly Lewis 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. Lewis as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |