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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced |
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by a great and enduring love, Jimmy and Barbara Bailey of Sulphur |
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Springs celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 11, |
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2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey were united in matrimony at Lake |
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Bridgeport in 1959; over the years, their family has grown to |
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include their children, Keith, Jimmy, and Karla, as well as their 10 |
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grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Early in their marriage, Mr. Bailey worked in road |
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construction and Mrs. Bailey dedicated herself full time to raising |
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their children; they later moved to Hollis, Oklahoma, where |
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Mr. Bailey operated a farm, before returning to Texas to join |
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Lumsden Tractor in Sulphur Springs; and |
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WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six |
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decades, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in |
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their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love has |
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enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace |
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and optimism; 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 Jimmy and Barbara Bailey 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 Mr. and Mrs. Bailey as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |