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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 65th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of |
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mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Garrett and Barbara |
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Smith of Athens celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage |
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on May 1, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Smith were joined in matrimony on that |
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memorable day in 1952 at a courthouse in Dallas; over the years, |
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they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their |
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three children, Wanda, Garrett, and John, as well as their four |
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grandchildren, Aubrey, Jacob, Ben, and Ali, and four |
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great-grandchildren, Cross, Caleb, Coby, and Annie; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of the Athens community, the |
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couple spent the first 26 years of their marriage moving frequently |
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to accommodate Mr. Smith's military service with the U.S. Navy, and |
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they resided in Connecticut, Virginia, California, and |
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Massachusetts before returning to Texas; Mr. Smith retired from a |
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second career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in |
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1988, and Mrs. Smith enjoyed a notable tenure as a director for Mary |
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Kay; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Smith have enjoyed six and a half |
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decades of abiding love and affection for each other, and they are |
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among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a |
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lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Garrett and Barbara Smith on their |
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65th 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |