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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, Freda and Gerald Hedges of Aubrey |
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celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 25, 2012; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hedges were united in matrimony at the |
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First Baptist Church of Whitesboro in 1962; through the years, they |
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have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer |
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with the addition of four children and their spouses, Greg and |
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Kathleen Hedges, Gary Hedges, Gerri-Gayle and Robert Fowler, and |
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Libbi and Kevin Brown, as well as nine grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Hedges served his country in the U.S. Coast |
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Guard, worked in retail distribution, and ultimately retired from |
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Kmart after a number of years as a sporting goods manager; before |
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her retirement, Mrs. Hedges specialized in geriatrics in the health |
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care field, serving as an activities director, administrator, and |
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admissions coordinator; 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 hereby congratulate Freda and Gerald Hedges 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. Hedges as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Fallon |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1329 was adopted by the House on April |
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17, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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