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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love |
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and shared experiences, and Joe and Ann Pendergrass of Greenville |
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celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on December 19, |
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2008; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Pendergrass and the former Ann Giles were |
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married in Cockrell Hill in 1958; they have since been blessed with |
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a treasured family that includes three sons and daughters-in-law, |
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Steve and Barbie, Gary and Krista, and Benny and Lynn, as well as |
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seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Early in their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Pendergrass |
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lived in Dallas; after 10 years there, they moved to Longview, where |
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they would spend nearly four decades; Mrs. Pendergrass is retired |
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from her position as school secretary for Pine Tree Middle School in |
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Longview, and Mr. Pendergrass is a semi-retired draftsman; |
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residents of Greenville since 2007, the couple are valued |
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congregants of the Johnson Street Church of Christ; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Pendergrass have enjoyed five decades |
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of abiding love and affection for one another, and they are among an |
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exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting |
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commitment; 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 Joe and Ann Pendergrass on their |
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50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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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. Pendergrass as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Flynn |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 646 was adopted by the House on March |
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5, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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