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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, Joe and Sheila Matlock of Midland |
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celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on December 23, 2010; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Matlock and "Sam" Matlock were joined in |
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matrimony on December 23, 1965, in a ceremony held at the Midland |
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home of Finis and Katherine Martin; through the years, the Matlocks |
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have been blessed with a treasured family that includes 3 children |
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and their spouses, Benny Matlock and his wife, Candy, Katrina |
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McKinney and her husband, Rory, and Kevin Matlock and his wife, |
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Brandi, as well as 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1997, Judge Matlock has served as justice of |
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the peace for Precinct 1 in Midland; he retired from the Midland |
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Police Department in 1988 and then served in the Midland County |
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Sheriff's Office; Mrs. Matlock worked in the oil industry until |
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1990, when she retired to dedicate her time to caring for her home |
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and family; and |
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WHEREAS, Judge Matlock and Mrs. Matlock have been valued |
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members of Midland Christian Fellowship for 26 years; Judge Matlock |
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serves as a member of the board and as head usher, and Mrs. Matlock |
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serves as director of Children's Christian Education; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe and Sam Matlock have enjoyed 45 years of abiding |
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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 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Joe and Sam Matlock on their 45th |
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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 Judge and Mrs. Matlock as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Craddick |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 97 was adopted by the House on |
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February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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