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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 Buck and Melba Griffin |
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of North Richland Hills celebrated this joyous milestone in their |
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marriage on July 24, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Buck Griffin met |
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the former Melba Archer at a dance in New Mexico, and they exchanged |
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wedding vows in Fort Worth in 1947; over the years, the couple have |
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been blessed with a treasured family that includes their three |
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children, Candyce, Mark, and Brad, as well as their nine |
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grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. and |
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Mrs. Griffin both work in real estate, and they have a number of |
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developments in Wise County; and |
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WHEREAS, Buck and Melba Griffin 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 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Buck and Melba |
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Griffin on their 70th wedding anniversary and extend to them |
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sincere best wishes 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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |