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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 40th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love |
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and shared experiences, and George and Laura Murphy of Salado are |
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celebrating this joyous milestone in their marriage on May 31, |
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2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Both native Texans, George Earl Murphy was born in |
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Wichita Falls and the former Laura Jane Wood was born in Conroe; the |
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pair grew up in Conroe, where they attended Travis Intermediate |
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School and Conroe High School and were members of the Tiger Band; he |
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went on to graduate from The University of Texas, while she |
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graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University; they were joined |
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in matrimony in 1969 at a ceremony held at the First United |
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Methodist Church of Conroe; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, they have been blessed with a |
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treasured family that includes a daughter, Meghan Murphy Weller, |
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and her husband, Steven Weller, a son, Temple Murphy, and a beloved |
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grandson, Evan Murphy; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy have lived in several cities |
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during their marriage, and wherever they have made their home they |
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have maintained an active membership in the local Methodist church; |
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today, they belong to the community of faith at Salado United |
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Methodist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, The Murphys have enjoyed four decades of abiding |
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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 George and Laura Murphy on their |
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40th 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. Murphy as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |