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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, May 7, 2009, marked the 50th wedding anniversary of |
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Jerry and Janice Howell of Longview, and this joyous event provides |
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a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey |
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together as husband and wife; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Howell were joined in matrimony in |
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1959, at a ceremony held in Longview; through the years, their |
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family has grown to include their children, Mark Howell and his |
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wife, Jackie, Ronnie Howell and his wife, Michelle, Karrie Melton |
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and her husband, Kyle, and the late Rayme Howell, as well as five |
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grandchildren, Jordan, Mackenzie, Meaghan, Jonathan, and Hunter; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Howell is |
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a retired electrician and Mrs. Howell is a homemaker; in addition |
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to meeting their work and family responsibilities, Mr. Howell |
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enjoys time on the golf course and Mrs. Howell is very active in her |
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church; and |
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WHEREAS, The five decades of marriage that Mr. and |
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Mrs. Howell have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of |
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love and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to |
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all who 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 Jerry and Janice Howell on their |
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50th 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. Howell as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |