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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 65th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of |
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mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Clifton and Ann |
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Notgrass celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on |
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August 30, 2016; and |
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WHEREAS, Cliff Notgrass and the former Ann Vyvial were joined |
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in matrimony in 1951 at the First Baptist Church in Channelview; |
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over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that |
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includes their four children and their children's spouses, Ned and |
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Lorene Notgrass, Bob Notgrass, Drs. David and Patty Notgrass, and |
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Sheila and Rick Higgs, as well as five grandchildren and five |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Valued members of their community, the couple are |
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both currently retired after years of dedicated service in their |
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respective careers; Mr. Notgrass was an employee of the United |
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States Postal Service, and Mrs. Notgrass worked for Texas State |
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Technical College; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Notgrass have enjoyed six and a half |
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decades of abiding love and affection for each other, and they are |
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among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a |
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lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Clifton and Ann Notgrass on their |
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65th 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. |