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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, D. L. and Aggie Shannon of Temple |
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celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, D. L. Shannon and the former Aggie Muckelrath were |
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united in matrimony in El Dorado, Arkansas, in 1941; through the |
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years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made |
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even richer with the addition of two children, Carolyn Ash and |
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Dallas Shannon, as well as three grandchildren, seven |
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great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson; and |
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WHEREAS, A 25-year veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Shannon is |
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now retired from a career with American Desk; Mrs. Shannon has been |
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a dedicated homemaker throughout their marriage; they have resided |
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in the Temple area for nearly half a century; and |
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WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the |
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world during the past seven decades, 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 D. L. and Aggie Shannon on their |
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70th 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 Mr. and Mrs. Shannon as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |