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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, Novert and Mary Merino of Midland |
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celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on January 31, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Novert Merino and the former Mary Espinoza were |
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united in matrimony on that special day in 1944 at a ceremony held |
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in Bastrop; through the decades, they have nurtured a fulfilling |
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marriage that has been made even richer with each passing year; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Merino worked for Colorama Company and |
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Renditions I, formerly Town and Country Decorators, for many years |
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until his retirement; Mrs. Merino retired as a seamstress for |
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Dunlap's after a career that spanned 32 years; the couple are active |
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members in the Baptist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 65 |
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years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in |
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their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has |
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enabled them to meet life's challenges with grace and optimism; |
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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 Novert and Mary Merino on the |
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occasion of their 65th 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. Merino as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |