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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, Courtney and Jay Smith of Midland |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 21, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Smith first met in Fort Worth in 1955 |
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and began dating in 1958; they were united in matrimony at First |
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United Methodist Church in Weatherford in 1959; through the years, |
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they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even |
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richer with the addition of their children, Steven Eric Smith and |
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his wife, Jeana, Shelley Lynne Hollums and her husband, Eddy, Joel |
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David Smith and his wife, Kim, and Clayton Jay Smith and his wife, |
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Susan; they have been further blessed by 13 grandchildren and 5 |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Smith is a semiretired landman, and Mrs. Smith |
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retired from Burlington Resources in 2004; they have been residents |
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of Midland since 1975; 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 Courtney and Jay Smith 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |