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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, Bert and Susy Cogdill of Georgetown |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 16, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Eighteen months after meeting at Kansas State |
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University, Mr. and Mrs. Cogdill were united in matrimony in |
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Pensacola, Florida, in 1961; through the years, they have nurtured |
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a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the |
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addition of their son and daughter, six granddaughters, and a |
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grandson; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cogdill served an eight-year tour of duty in the |
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U.S. Navy, after which he became a special agent with the Naval |
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Investigative Service; over the course of his career with NIS, the |
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family resided in eight states, as well as the Philippines and Cuba; |
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Mrs. Cogdill has been a dedicated homemaker throughout the couple's |
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marriage; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past |
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half-century, 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 hereby congratulate Bert and Susy Cogdill 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. Cogdill as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |