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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, Jerry and Ruth McKethan of Waco |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 1, 2008; and |
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WHEREAS, Jerry McKethan and the former Ruth Sandifer were |
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united in matrimony at First Baptist Church in Robinson on that |
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special day in 1958; through the years, they have nurtured a |
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fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the |
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addition of their children, Darren and his wife, Lisa, and Kevin and |
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his wife, Heather, and four grandchildren, John-Mark, Will, |
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Presley, and Dane; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. McKethan worked as a claims investigator with a |
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local truck line before becoming senior partner of McKethan |
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Builders, a family partnership in residential construction, and a |
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Realtor with First Realtors; Mrs. McKethan is a homemaker; and |
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WHEREAS, Though innumerable changes have taken place in the |
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world over the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife |
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have remained constant in their commitment to one another, and the |
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strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges |
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and opportunities with grace and optimism; 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 Jerry and Ruth McKethan on their |
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50th 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. McKethan as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |