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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, Leroy and Ora Mae Simek of Waco |
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celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 31, 2012; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Simek were united in matrimony in 1952 |
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by the Reverend Michael O'Reagan in a ceremony held at St. Ann's |
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Catholic Church in Rosebud; the couple settled in Waco in 1956 and |
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are faithful congregants at St. Louis Catholic Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the Simeks have nurtured a |
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fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the |
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addition of their children, Quinn Simek and Peggy Pepin; in |
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addition to their children, Mr. and Mrs. Simek have welcomed into |
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the world five grandchildren, Roger and Rory Simek, Rebecca Jones, |
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Reagen Hines, and Matthew Reyes, as well as five |
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great-grandchildren, Madison Garcia, Tanner and Abigail Simek, |
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Jaxon Jones, and Gianna Reyes; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six |
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decades, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in |
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their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love has |
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enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace |
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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 hereby congratulate Leroy and Ora Mae Simek on their |
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60th 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. Simek as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |