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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, Gladys and George Picha of Waco |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 26, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, George Picha and the former Gladys Pustejovsky were |
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united in matrimony at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church |
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in Abbott on that special day in 1957; they are the parents of five |
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children, Janet, David, Dale, Julie, and the late Donald Picha, and |
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they have shared in welcoming into their family seven |
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grandchildren, Brad, Brian, Hillary, Joshua, Mary Katherine, |
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Sarah, and Thomas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Picha answered his nation's call to duty with |
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service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked for the |
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United States Postal Service for 37 years; now retired, he enjoys |
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woodworking, fishing, and gardening; also an avid gardener, Mrs. |
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Picha belongs to the Waco Herb Society; the couple are both members |
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of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Pro-Life Waco organization, |
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and they also enjoy traveling; 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 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 Gladys and George Picha on reaching |
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this milestone in their lives together and extend to them sincere |
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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. Picha as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |