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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Bennice and LaVerne Johnson of Woodway celebrated |
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their 50th wedding anniversary on July 25, 2007, and they may indeed |
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reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Bennice Johnson and the former LaVerne Meeck |
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exchanged the vows of matrimony in Palestine, Texas, in 1957, and |
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over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a |
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loving life partner; Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army, taught at |
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Huntsville High School, and worked for CertainTeed and Temple |
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Products before retiring as a safety coordinator at |
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Lochridge-Priest; Mrs. Johnson retired after 27 years of service to |
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CertainTeed Federal Credit Union; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson count among their blessings a |
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fine family that includes their children, Craig Johnson and his |
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wife, Holly, and Keith Johnson and his wife, Brenda, as well as |
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three grandchildren, Benjamin, Nicholas, and Dean, with whom they |
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share the many special occasions of life; the couple are members of |
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Peace Lutheran Church, work with the Lutheran Braille Workers, and |
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serve on several church boards; and |
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WHEREAS, For half a century, Bennice and LaVerne Johnson have |
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brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it |
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is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Bennice and LaVerne Johnson on |
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their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best |
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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. Johnson as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |