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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of |
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mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Donald and Patricia |
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Gatlin of Midland celebrated this joyous milestone in their |
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marriage on February 22, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Donald Gatlin and the former Patricia Stuckey met on |
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a blind date in Amarillo in 1962, and after their courtship they |
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were joined in matrimony in 1963; in 1980, they settled in Midland, |
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where they became active at First Baptist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of their marriage, Mr. and |
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Mrs. Gatlin have found in each other a loving life partner, and they |
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count among their blessings a fine family that includes two |
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children as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gatlin have enjoyed five decades of |
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abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an |
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exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting |
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commitment; 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 Donald and Patricia Gatlin on their |
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golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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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. Gatlin as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |