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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 more |
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than half a century, Ivan and Brenda Ker of Waco celebrated their |
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50th wedding anniversary on June 27, 2008; and |
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WHEREAS, Ivan Ker and the former Brenda Clemons exchanged the |
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vows of matrimony at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Waco on that |
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memorable day in 1958, and over the course of their marriage, they |
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have found in each other a devoted life partner; Reverend Ker has |
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distinguished himself as a clergyman for more than 50 years, most |
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recently serving as pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in |
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Robinson, while Mrs. Ker has served congregants as a church |
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secretary and pianist; and |
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WHEREAS, Reverend and Mrs. Ker are the parents of four |
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children, Brenda, Jamie, Amy, and the late James Ivan Ker; today, |
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they also enjoy the affection of eight grandchildren and two |
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great-grandchildren, with whom they treasure sharing the many |
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special occasions of life; and |
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WHEREAS, Looking back over the past half-century, Reverend |
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and Mrs. Ker may reflect with joy on their marriage and know that |
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the strength of their love and commitment ensures that many more |
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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 Ivan and Brenda Ker on their golden |
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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 Reverend and Mrs. Ker as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |