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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of |
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mutual devotion and shared experiences, and J. W. and Diane Putman |
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of Lamesa celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on |
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March 20, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Lamesa native J. W. Putman and the former Diane |
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Baker were joined in matrimony in 1963 at a ceremony held in the |
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bride's hometown of O'Donnell; through the years, they have been |
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blessed with a treasured family that includes four children and |
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their spouses, Kyle and Berenda Putman, Kevin Putman, Cindy and |
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Zane Ham, and Tyler Ham, as well as three grandchildren and a |
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great-granddaughter; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Putman |
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worked for the Texas Highway Department for 35 years, and Mrs. |
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Putman enjoyed a varied career that included employment with |
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Claiborne's Thriftway for 12 years, serving as the Lamesa Middle |
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School cafeteria secretary for two decades, and owning and |
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operating the Donut Stop for seven years; in addition to meeting |
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their work and family responsibilities, Mr. Putman is a congregant |
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of Lamesa Church of Christ and enjoys traveling on his motorcycle |
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while Mrs. Putman holds membership with Lamesa Christian Fellowship |
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and makes custom-crafted pens; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Putman have enjoyed half a century of |
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abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an |
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exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting |
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commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate J. W. and Diane Putman on their |
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golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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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. Putman as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Craddick |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1748 was adopted by the House on May |
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8, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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