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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, April 2, 2011, marked the 50th wedding anniversary |
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of Delbert and Carolyn McDougal of Lubbock, providing a fitting |
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opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as |
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husband and wife; and |
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WHEREAS, Delbert McDougal and the former Carolyn Ratliff were |
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joined in matrimony on that special day in 1961 at a ceremony held |
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in Levelland; through the years, they have been blessed with a |
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treasured family that includes two sons and their spouses, Marc and |
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Pam McDougal and Mike and Melissa McDougal, as well as three |
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grandchildren, Tara, Tyler and his wife, Audra, and Hudson, and a |
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great-grandson, Tye; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. and Mrs. |
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McDougal own and operate the McDougal Companies, a housing, real |
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estate, and construction enterprise founded by Mr. McDougal in 1982 |
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that involves the entire McDougal family in its day-to-day |
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operations; the couple and their company are industry leaders at |
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the local, state, and national levels, as well as actively involved |
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in the Lubbock and greater West Texas area, serving on numerous |
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boards and engaging in a variety of civic and philanthropic |
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endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, The 50 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. McDougal |
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have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and |
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commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who |
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know them; 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 Delbert and Carolyn McDougal on |
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their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best |
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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. McDougal as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |