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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, Bruce and Shirley Shoquist of Rockwall |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 19, 2008; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Shoquist met at Denison University in |
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Ohio and were united in matrimony on that special day in 1958; |
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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 four children, Sheri, |
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Steve, Stacy, and Shannon, and seven grandchildren, Ryan, Todd, |
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Macall, Corbin, Cody, Katie, and Knox; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his service as a lieutenant in the U.S. |
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Marine Corps, Mr. Shoquist worked for 40 years in medical sales; |
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Mrs. Shoquist taught 11th grade English for two decades before her |
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retirement; they are active members of Lake Pointe Church in |
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Rockwall and enjoy traveling and spending time with family and |
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friends; 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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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 Bruce and Shirley Shoquist on the |
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occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them |
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sincere best wishes 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. Shoquist as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |