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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, June 7, 2009, marks the 60th wedding anniversary of |
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Clay and Jody Miller of Valentine, and this joyous event provides a |
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fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together |
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as husband and wife; and |
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WHEREAS, Clay Espy Miller and the former JoEllen Canada were |
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joined in matrimony in 1949, at a ceremony held in Nevada, Missouri; |
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through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family |
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that includes four sons, Albert, Bill, Jim, and Walter, as well as |
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eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Miller have owned and operated the C. E. |
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Miller Ranch since 1960, and in 2003 they received the Lone Star |
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Land Steward Award from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; in |
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addition to meeting their work and family responsibilities, they |
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have been involved with a number of civic and professional |
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organizations, including the National Cattlemen's Beef Association |
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board of directors, Valentine Independent School District board of |
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trustees, Highland Soil and Water Conservation board of trustees, |
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Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute board of directors, |
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Trans-Pecos Cattlewomen, and Jeff Davis County Historical |
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Commission; and |
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WHEREAS, The six decades of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Miller |
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have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and |
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commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who |
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know 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 Clay and Jody Miller on their 60th |
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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. Miller as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |