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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, August 20, 2011, signals the beginning of a new |
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chapter in the lives of Tabbetha DuBois and Austin Powers, for on |
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that day they will exchange wedding vows and embark on their journey |
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together as husband and wife; and |
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WHEREAS, The couple's relationship first blossomed in San |
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Antonio, where they met while participating in a kickball league as |
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members of their respective workplace teams; over the course of the |
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season, they formed a close friendship through their shared love of |
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sports, especially University of Texas football games; following a |
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romantic proposal on Lake Norman in North Carolina, they began |
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planning a special wedding ceremony at North Carolina's oldest |
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lighthouse, located on Bald Head Island; and |
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WHEREAS, Because marriage and family form the cornerstone of |
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society, each wedding is cause for splendid celebration, and |
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family and friends gather around the newlywed couple to share with |
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them their many hopes for the future; Ms. DuBois and Mr. Powers have |
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invited relatives and many childhood, college, and workplace |
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friends to be special attendants at their wedding, including maid |
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of honor Kristen Hoy; bridesmaids Amy Casstevens, Ashley Rogers, |
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Aubrie Hardeman, Blythe Hardeman, Courtney Disabato, Elissa |
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Kanatzar, Laura Frank, Liz Crider, and Miranda Todd; flower girl |
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Isabelle Tortorice; best man Will Powers; groomsmen Adam Conine, |
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Bryan Frazier, Grant Mueller, Jacob Saour, John Martin, John |
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Michael Schuelke, Jonathan Wilson, Josh Tortorice, and Steven |
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Sarubbi; ushers Abdul Barazi, Alan Baum, Jamie Weaver, Matt Gentle, |
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and Mike Greaser; and ring bearer Gage Powers; and |
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WHEREAS, Since the summer of 2009, the love, respect, and |
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lasting regard that these two young Texans share have continued to |
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grow, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor this fortunate couple; |
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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 Tabbetha DuBois and Austin Powers |
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on the joyous occasion of their wedding and extend to them warmest |
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best wishes for a lifetime of happiness together; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |