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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of |
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mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Albert and Gaither |
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Phipps of Nocona celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage |
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on December 19, 2018; and |
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WHEREAS, High school sweethearts, Mr. and Mrs. Phipps were |
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joined in matrimony in 1958 at Rosamond Baptist Church in Anna; over |
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the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that |
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includes their five children, as well as their eight grandchildren |
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and four great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Phipps |
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served in the U.S. Army and worked for AT&T Wireless, and |
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Mrs. Phipps is retired from Nocona General Hospital Home Health; |
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they have also been active in First Baptist Church, Nocona, and |
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Mr. Phipps has volunteered with the North Texas Rehabilitation |
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Center in Wichita Falls; Mrs. Phipps is a talented artist and |
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crafter; and |
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WHEREAS, Albert and Gaither Phipps have enjoyed six decades |
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of 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 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Albert and Gaither Phipps on their |
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60th 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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Springer |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 391 was adopted by the House on March |
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13, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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