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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, Reta and Charles "Shorty" Stone of |
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Robinson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 22, |
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2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Shorty Stone and the former Reta Parrish were united |
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in matrimony at Grace Temple Baptist Church in Waco on that special |
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day in 1957; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling |
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marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of three |
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children, Lisa, René, and Craig, as well as four grandchildren and |
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two great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Stone retired from Darr Equipment in 1996 after |
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completing nearly four decades of valuable service; Mrs. Stone is a |
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retired cosmetologist; the couple are active members of Meadowbrook |
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Baptist Church in Robinson; 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 Reta and Shorty Stone on reaching |
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this joyous milestone in their marriage and extend to them sincere |
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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. Stone as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |