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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, Al and Mary Helen Dees of Waco |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 5, 2008; and |
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WHEREAS, Al Dees and the former Mary Helen Tate were united in |
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matrimony at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Waco on that special day in |
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1958; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage |
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that has been made even richer with the addition of two children, |
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Vicki and Clay, and two granddaughters, Ashley Roberts and Raven |
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Dees; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dees worked for Owens-Illinois for 40 years |
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before his retirement; Mrs. Dees devoted her attention to her |
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family while her children were young and later co-owned Mary's |
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Sugar and Spice Bakery; the couple enjoy a longtime membership at |
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the Family of Faith Church of the Nazarene; 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 Al and Mary Helen Dees on the |
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occasion of their 50th 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. Dees as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |