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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, James and Ruby Hollis celebrated their |
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50th wedding anniversary on April 21, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, James Hollis and the former Ruby Compton were united |
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in matrimony in Oklahoma in 1959; through the years, they have |
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nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with |
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the addition of two children, Todd Hollis and Leann Crawford, as |
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well as four grandsons, Thomas Crawford, John Crawford, Coye |
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Hollis, and Jordan Hollis, and two great-granddaughters, Jawslyn |
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and Leslie; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis have lived in Mineola for more |
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than four decades, and they own and operate the Bargain Barn Antique |
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Store; and |
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WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the |
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world during 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 James and Ruby Hollis on their |
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golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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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. Hollis as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Hughes |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2484 was adopted by the House on May |
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28, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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