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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 63rd birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed |
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cause for celebration, and Gwendolynn J. Murray of Dallas is |
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commemorating this noteworthy occasion on May 1, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, A sixth-generation Texan, Ms. Murray was born in San |
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Antonio in 1946; she attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock and |
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earned her bachelor's degree in child development and family |
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relations; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Murray has shared a fulfilling relationship of |
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40 years with her husband, Kipp Murray, and the couple's life |
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together has been further enriched by a family that includes their |
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daughter, Megan, their son, Reed, and their daughter-in-law, Alex, |
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as well as twin granddaughters; and |
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WHEREAS, For seven years, Ms. Murray was employed by American |
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Petrofina; more recently, she became a charter board member of High |
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Adventure Treks for Dads and Daughters, a nonprofit corporation |
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founded by her husband to build strong bonds between fathers and |
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daughters through outdoor activities; and |
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WHEREAS, This devoted wife and mother has also demonstrated |
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her commitment to the wider community, giving generously of her |
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time and talent in key roles in numerous civic and charitable |
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organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Gwendolynn Murray has greatly enhanced the lives of |
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her family and many friends, and she has earned a special place in |
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the hearts of all who are fortunate enough to know her; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Gwendolynn Murray on the occasion |
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of her 63rd birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for |
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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 Ms. Murray as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |