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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, Jim and Maxine Howell of Temple |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 6, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Jim Howell and the former Maxine Tims were united in |
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matrimony in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1961; through the years, they |
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have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer |
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with the addition of their children, Jim and his wife, Melinda, |
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Keith and his wife, Toni, and Cheri, and two grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Howell led his own |
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band and also performed with Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 for |
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several years; he is retired from Texas Instruments; Mrs. Howell is |
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a homemaker and the owner of a handmade crafts business; she |
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formerly co-owned Family Video; residents of Temple since 1978, |
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they are valued congregants of Memorial Baptist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the |
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world during the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife |
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have remained constant in their commitment to one another, and the |
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strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges |
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and opportunities with 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 hereby congratulate Jim and Maxine Howell on their |
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golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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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. Howell as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Sheffield |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 255 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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