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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 70th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of |
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mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Don and Jackie Semple |
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of Sulphur Springs celebrated this joyous milestone on February 6, |
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2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Semple were united in matrimony at a |
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ceremony held in Haddonfield, New Jersey, on that memorable day in |
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1945; over the years, they became the parents of five children, |
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Donna, Steven, and Kenneth Semple, Cheryl Pierce, and the late |
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Beverly Switala, and today their fine family has grown to include |
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six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, This inspiring couple met while working summer jobs |
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as messengers at the Campbell Soup Company; he went on to serve in |
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the U.S. Coast Guard, and she went on to become a U.S. Navy code |
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breaker stationed in Washington, D.C.; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Semple have enjoyed seven 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 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Don and Jackie Semple on their 70th |
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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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |