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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, Joe and Ora Williams of Midland |
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celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on April 20, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe L. Williams and the former Ora Lee Johnson were |
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united in matrimony in Midland in 1953; 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 four children, Robert, Joe, Janice, and Loree, as |
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well as seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Williams worked at a chemical company for 26 |
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years before establishing his own trucking business in 1983; he |
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retired in 2002, and today he is a member of Tall City Lions Club and |
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a deacon at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, where the |
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couple are both members; Mrs. Williams has been a dedicated |
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homemaker throughout their marriage; and |
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WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the |
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world during the past 56 years, this devoted husband and wife have |
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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 Joe and Ora Williams on their 56th |
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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 Mr. and Mrs. Williams as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |