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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 Patrick and Fay |
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Cosgrove of Dallas are celebrating this joyous milestone in their |
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marriage on May 27, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Patrick Calvin Cosgrove and the former Fay Evelyn |
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Buckbee were joined in matrimony in 1947 in a private home ceremony; |
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over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that |
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includes their four children, as well as their eight grandchildren |
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and seven great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Cosgrove |
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proudly served as a member of the U.S. Navy for three years during |
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World War II, earning a Purple Heart for his valiant efforts, and |
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Mrs. Cosgrove retired from a rewarding career with the Army and Air |
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Force Exchange Service; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cosgrove 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 hereby congratulate Patrick and Fay Cosgrove on their |
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70th 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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Flynn |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1591 was adopted by the House on May |
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4, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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