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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 Janice Conkwright of Lubbock |
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are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on August 17, 2013; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Jim Conkwright and the former Janice Berry were |
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united in matrimony at Whaley United Methodist Church in |
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Gainesville, Texas, in 1963; 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 two daughters, Leslie and Robin, and two grandsons, |
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Henry and Colby; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their West Texas community, |
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Mr. Conkwright retired as general manager of the High Plains |
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Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 and Mrs. Conkwright |
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was a teacher in the Hereford and Lubbock Independent School |
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Districts; moreover, she has been an active volunteer with the Deaf |
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Smith County Historical Society and Lubbock Meals on Wheels, as |
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well as with her churches; 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 each other, 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 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Jim and Janice |
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Conkwright on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them |
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sincere best 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. Conkwright as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Frullo |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 126 was adopted by the House on July |
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25, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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