| H.R. No. 1614 | ||
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| WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced | ||
| by a great and enduring love, Horace and Mattie Johnson of Houston | ||
| are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on April 25, 2009; | ||
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| WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson exchanged the vows of matrimony | ||
| on that special day in 1959, and over the course of their marriage, | ||
| they have found in one another a devoted life partner; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Longtime residents of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson | ||
| count among their blessings a fine family that includes 4 children, | ||
| Kevin, Phillip, Horace, and Jessie, and 14 grandchildren, La | ||
| Tarsha, Jermaine, Aqua, Phillip, Chadwick, Kevin, Jessica, Taylor, | ||
| Trevon, Inayah, Nancy, Malik, Trinity, and Charles; and | ||
| WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past | ||
| half-century, Horace and Mattie Johnson have remained constant in | ||
| their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has | ||
| enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace | ||
| and optimism; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate Horace and Mattie Johnson on the | ||
| occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them | ||
| sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Johnson as an expression of high regard by | ||
| the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Dutton | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1614 was adopted by the House on May | ||
| 4, 2009, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||