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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 226
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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced |
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by a great and enduring love, the Reverend Darnell Thomas Sr. |
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and Helen Thomas celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on |
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September 17, 2016; and |
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WHEREAS, Reverend and Mrs. Thomas were united in matrimony |
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in Liberty in 1951; over the years, their family grew to include |
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their two sons, as well as their two grandchildren and four |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Reverend |
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Thomas pastored for half a century and worked as a barber before |
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his retirement, and Mrs. Thomas is a retired federal government |
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civil servant and a certified teacher; they are valued congregants of |
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the North Avenue United Methodist Church in Pittsburg; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past |
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six and a half decades, this devoted husband and wife have |
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remained constant in their commitment to each other, and the |
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strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges |
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and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate the Reverend Darnell Thomas Sr. |
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and Helen Thomas on their 65th wedding anniversary and extend to |
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them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the couple as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hughes |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 21, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |