Bill Text: TX HR428 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 428 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Jack and Peggy Jones of Mineola on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-01 - Reported enrolled [HR428 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR428-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 428



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
	mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Jack and Peggy Jones of
	Mineola celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on
	December 22, 2014; and
	WHEREAS, Jack Jones met Peggy June Copeland prior to leaving
	Texas for the U.S. Navy's Officer Candidate School, and while he was
	away, the couple corresponded every day; only 18 days after their
	reunion, they were married in Corsicana, and through the years they
	became the parents of two sons; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of North Texas,
	Mr. Jones was in active service in the navy for four years, with
	another 18 years in the reserves, and he retired at the rank of
	lieutenant commander; in civilian life, he is retired from the
	Internal Revenue Service; following her college graduation,
	Mrs. Jones worked for the Richardson schools as an educator and
	administrator, until her retirement; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Mineola since 1995, Mr. and Mrs. Jones
	are respected members of the community; Mr. Jones is a two-term
	member of the Mineola City Council, and he is active with Methodist
	Men and the Caring and Sharing group; Mrs. Jones is a member of
	P.E.O. International, Methodist Women, and the Study Club; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jones have enjoyed six decades of
	abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an
	exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting
	commitment; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Jack and Peggy Jones on their 60th
	wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for
	continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.

	Hughes

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 428 was adopted by the House on
	February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House