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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned five |
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decades, Bennie and Carolyn Blakey of Mineola celebrated their 50th |
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wedding anniversary on February 14, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Bennie Blakey and the former Carolyn Connelly |
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exchanged the vows of matrimony in Plano on that special day in |
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1959, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each |
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other a devoted life partner; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Blakey count among their blessings a |
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fine family that includes two children and their spouses, Brian and |
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April Blakey and Beth and Bobby Johnson, as well as four |
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grandchildren; Mr. Blakey retired from Texas Instruments after 35 |
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years, and Mrs. Blakey enjoyed a 30-year career in the banking |
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industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Looking back over the past half-century, Bennie and |
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Carolyn Blakey can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and |
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know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that |
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more joyful times await them; 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 Bennie and Carolyn Blakey on their |
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golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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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. Blakey as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |