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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, Don and Linda Rhodes of Mineola |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 20, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Don Herbert Rhodes and the former Linda Peacock |
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eloped and were married at a Baptist church in Greenville in 1961; |
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through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that |
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has been made even richer with the addition of their daughter, Donna |
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Lin Palmer, and her husband, Myron, and their grandchildren, Alex |
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and Linlee; and |
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WHEREAS, Residents of the Mineola area since the 1940s, Mr. |
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Rhodes retired from the railroad, while Mrs. Rhodes is a real estate |
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agent; they are avid golfers and live on 110 acres outside of town; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past |
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five decades, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant |
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in their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love |
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has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with |
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grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Don and Linda |
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Rhodes on their golden 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. Rhodes as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |