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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, William and Ruth Martin of Waco |
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celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on May 10, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Billy Martin and the former Ruth Kelly were united |
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in matrimony at Central Cathedral in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, in |
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1980; through the years, their family has grown to include their |
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children, Lisa Ann Green and her husband, Eddie, and Anna Ruth Creel |
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and her husband, Nicholas, as well as their granddaughter, Isabella |
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Green; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Martin |
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worked with the United States Department of Justice for 25 years and |
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served as McLennan County justice of the peace for Precinct 1, Place |
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2, for 14 years before his retirement, while Mrs. Martin has |
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devoted herself to her home and family throughout their marriage; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past 35 |
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years, 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 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate William and Ruth Martin on their |
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35th 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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Anderson of McLennan |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2897 was adopted by the House on May |
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30, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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