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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69
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WHEREAS, September 3, 2025, marks the 70th wedding |
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anniversary of Gary Pat Hays and Barbara Hays, and this joyous |
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event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their |
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rewarding journey together as husband and wife; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hays were joined in matrimony in |
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1955 in Carrollton; through the years, they have been blessed |
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with a treasured family that includes their four children, as |
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well as their nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, |
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and one great-great-grandchild; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his successful career, |
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Mr. Hays was employed by Texas Instruments for nearly two |
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decades, and he went on to hold leadership positions with |
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Recognition Equipment, Inc., and Decibel Products before |
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retiring from Classic Toyota; in addition to providing vital |
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support to her family, Mrs. Hays has worked for Dairy Queen, |
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Simms-Moore Lumber, Re/Max Real Estate Group, Burger King, and, |
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most recently, Chicken Salad Chick; and |
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WHEREAS, After spending many years in the Dallas area, the |
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couple relocated to Tyler, where Mr. Hays pursues his interest |
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in farming and raising cattle, as well as his hunting and |
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fishing pastimes, and Mrs. Hays enjoys painting, bowling, and |
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cooking; and |
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WHEREAS, The seven decades of marriage that Mr. and |
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Mrs. Hays have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of |
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love and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration |
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to all who know them; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Gary Pat |
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Hays and Barbara Hays on their 70th wedding anniversary and |
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extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, |
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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. Hays as an expression of high regard |
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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 September 4, 2025. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |