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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 67th wedding anniversary is a celebration of love |
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that has stood the test of time, and after more than six decades |
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together, James Louis and Mary Jean Pickney continue to bring out |
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the best in one another and to inspire all who share in the richness |
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of their lives; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Pickney were united in matrimony on |
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April 22, 1944, and for the past 12 years, they have been residents |
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of the Wills Point area; and |
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WHEREAS, They have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has |
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been made even richer with the addition of three children, James |
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Louis Pickney, Jr., Edward Lee Pickney, and Sarah Ellen Mayo; and |
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WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the |
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world during the past 67 years, this devoted husband and wife have |
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remained constant in their commitment to one another, 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 House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate James and Jean Pickney on their |
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67th 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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Flynn |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1653 was adopted by the House on May |
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12, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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