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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 65th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love |
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and shared experiences, and Thomas and Francis Turner of Waco |
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celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on May 8, 2008; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Thomas Turner and the former Francis Sweeney were |
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joined in matrimony in Hillsboro on that special day in 1943; |
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through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family |
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that includes two children, Terry and Tommy, as well as five |
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grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, the couple |
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have made their home in Waco for 62 years; Mr. Turner is retired as |
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an administrator of Baylor University and contributes to the Waco |
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Tribune-Herald as a columnist, and Mrs. Turner is a dedicated |
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homemaker; and |
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WHEREAS, Thomas and Francis Turner have enjoyed 65 years of |
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abiding love and affection for one another, and they are among an |
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exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting |
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commitment; 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 Thomas and Francis Turner on their |
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65th wedding anniversary and extend to them 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 Mr. and Mrs. Turner as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Anderson |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1797 was adopted by the House on May |
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11, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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