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Regular Session, 2011
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 165
BY REPRESENTATIVE GALLOT AND SENATOR WALSWORTH
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend James Trellis and Nellie Simmons Taylor of Haynesville upon the celebration
of their sixtieth wedding anniversary.
WHEREAS, upon the occasion of their sixtieth wedding anniversary on June 16,
2011, it is appropriate to recognize and commend James Trellis and Nellie Simmons Taylor;
and
WHEREAS, James Trellis and Nellie Simmons Taylor were married on June 16,
1951, in Shreveport, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor graduated from Atlanta High School, in Atlanta, Arkansas,
and Mrs. Taylor attended school in Bryceland, Louisiana; after they got married, they moved
to Shreveport and ultimately made their permanent home in Haynesville, where they have
lived since 1962; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor share a host of accomplishments, but none has
produced a greater sense of pride than their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor recently enjoyed a reception in their honor hosted
by their daughters, Patty Pesnell and her husband Danny and Deena Burch and her husband
Brad; their grandchildren, Kristy Campbell and her husband Luke, Dan Pesnell and his wife
Amanda, Taylor Burch, Ashton Burch, and Amanda Burch; and their great-grandchildren,
Barrett Campbell, Mallory Pesnell, and Maggie Pesnell; and
WHEREAS, this special couple's commitment to each other is a beautiful example
of lifelong love and devotion that is an inspiration to their entire community, and they have
touched the lives of all who know and love them; and
WHEREAS, the diamond wedding anniversary of the Taylors is a joyous and
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend James Trellis and Nellie Simmons Taylor
of Haynesville upon the celebration of their sixtieth wedding anniversary, does hereby
express enduring appreciation for the tremendous pride and honor they bring to their family,
friends, community, and state, and does hereby extend very best wishes to this wonderful
couple for continued happiness and richest blessings as they enjoy their future years
together.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to James Trellis and Nellie Simmons Taylor.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE