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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love |
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and shared experiences, and Carlee and Mary Nelson of Midland |
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celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on May 14, 2009; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Carlee Nelson and the former Mary Carter were joined |
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in matrimony in 1949 in Falls County; through the years, they have |
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been blessed with a treasured family that includes four children, |
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Carl, Ray, Jimmy, and Joyce, as well as six grandchildren and six |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Nelson |
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worked many years for Core Labs and Jack Walcher before his |
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retirement, and Mrs. Nelson is retired from the Midland Independent |
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School District; in addition to meeting their career and family |
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responsibilities, they have been valued members of Wayside Church |
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of God in Christ; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have enjoyed six decades of |
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abiding love and affection for one another, and they are among an |
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exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting |
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commitment; 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 Carlee and Mary Nelson on the |
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occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary and extend to them |
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sincere best 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. Nelson as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |