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R E S O L U T I O N
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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 event |
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provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their rewarding |
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journey together as husband and wife; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hays were joined in matrimony in 1955 |
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in Carrollton; through the years, they have been blessed with a |
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treasured family that includes their four children, as well as |
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their nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and one |
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great-great-grandchild; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his successful career, Mr. Hays |
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was employed by Texas Instruments for nearly two decades, and he |
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went on to hold leadership positions with Recognition Equipment, |
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Inc., and Decibel Products before retiring from Classic Toyota; in |
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addition to providing vital support to her family, Mrs. Hays has |
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worked for Dairy Queen, Simms-Moore Lumber, Re/Max Real Estate |
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Group, Burger King, and, 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 in |
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farming and raising cattle, as well as his hunting and fishing |
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pastimes, and Mrs. Hays enjoys painting, bowling, and cooking; and |
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WHEREAS, The seven decades of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Hays |
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have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and |
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commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who |
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know them; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd |
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Called Session, hereby congratulate Gary Pat Hays and Barbara Hays |
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on their 70th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best |
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wishes for 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. Hays as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas Senate. |