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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, March 31, 2015, marks the 54th wedding anniversary |
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of Bill and Susie Black of Ozona, and this joyous event provides a |
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fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together |
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as husband and wife; and |
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WHEREAS, Bill Black and the former Tommy Sue Chandler were |
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joined in matrimony in 1961; they are the parents of two children, |
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Will M. Black and the late Sue Ellen Crawford, and through the |
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years, they have seen their treasured family grow to include their |
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daughter-in-law, Vickie, as well as their grandchildren and |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Lifelong residents of Crockett County and |
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descendants of pioneer ranching families in the area, the couple |
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grew up near Ozona; Mr. Black helped found Crockett National Bank |
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and continues to hold a seat on its board of directors; following in |
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the footsteps of his father and grandfather, he also served several |
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terms as a county commissioner; Mrs. Black co-chairs fund-raising |
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efforts for the West Texas Rehabilitation Center and has aided the |
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efforts of various clubs and community projects; in addition to |
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their prominent roles in ranching and raising livestock, the pair |
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have also been involved in several business ventures; and |
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WHEREAS, The 54 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Black |
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have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and |
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commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who |
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know them; 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 Bill and Susie Black on their 54th |
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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. |
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Murr |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1738 was adopted by the House on May |
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7, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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