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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned a |
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quarter-century, Jimmy and Karen Patterson of Midland celebrated |
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their 25th wedding anniversary on May 5, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Jimmy Patterson and the former Karen Cichon |
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exchanged the vows of matrimony at St. Mary's Catholic Church in |
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College Station on that special day in 1984, and over the course of |
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their marriage, they have found in each other a devoted life |
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partner; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson count among their blessings a |
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fine family that includes three children, Jennifer, Kelsey, and |
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James, with whom they treasure sharing the many special occasions |
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of life; Mr. Patterson is online editor for the Midland |
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Reporter-Telegram and director of communications for the Diocese of |
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San Angelo; Mrs. Patterson is a case manager for the U.S. Bankruptcy |
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Court; the couple are members of St. Ann's Catholic Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Looking back over the past 25 years, Jimmy and Karen |
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Patterson can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and know |
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that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that many |
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more joyful times await them; 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 Jimmy and Karen Patterson on the |
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occasion of their 25th 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. Patterson as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |