Bill Text: TX SR226 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Helen and Darnell Thomas Sr., on the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-21 - Reported enrolled [SR226 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR226-Enrolled.html
|
||
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced | ||
by a great and enduring love, the Reverend Darnell Thomas Sr. | ||
and Helen Thomas celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on | ||
September 17, 2016; and | ||
WHEREAS, Reverend and Mrs. Thomas were united in matrimony | ||
in Liberty in 1951; over the years, their family grew to include | ||
their two sons, as well as their two grandchildren and four | ||
great-grandchildren; and | ||
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Reverend | ||
Thomas pastored for half a century and worked as a barber before | ||
his retirement, and Mrs. Thomas is a retired federal government | ||
civil servant and a certified teacher; they are valued congregants of | ||
the North Avenue United Methodist Church in Pittsburg; and | ||
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past | ||
six and a half decades, this devoted husband and wife have | ||
remained constant in their commitment to each other, and the | ||
strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges | ||
and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Reverend Darnell Thomas Sr. | ||
and Helen Thomas on their 65th wedding anniversary and extend to | ||
them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
the couple as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
Hughes | ||
________________________________ | ||
President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 21, 2017. | ||
________________________________ | ||
Secretary of the Senate | ||
________________________________ | ||
Member, Texas Senate |