H.C.R. No. 155
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Duane and Martha Glover of Deport are
celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on April 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Duane Glover and the former Martha Kelsey were
united in matrimony in Deport on that special day in 1949; through
the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been
made even richer with the addition of three children, Marilyn,
Betsy, and David, two grandchildren, Ty and Peyton, and a
great-granddaughter, Tatum; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Mr. Glover owned and operated a
Deport pharmacy that he bought from his father and sold to his
daughter, Marilyn, when he retired; in addition to running his
family business, Mr. Glover was a member of the Deport City Council
and the local school board, served for many years as the chief of
the Deport Volunteer Fire Department, and was a member of the board
of directors for McCuistion Regional Medical Center in Paris,
Texas; since retiring, he has had additional time for his hobby of
gardening and for visiting with his loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Glover, who holds a degree in business, devoted
her attention to her family when the children were young; she served
on the Parent-Teacher Organization of Deport School and later
worked in family businesses; she has played organ for the First
United Methodist Church of Deport since the age of 12 and is a
member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six
decades, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in
their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love has
enabled them to meet life's challenges with grace and optimism;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Texas Legislature hereby
congratulate Duane and Martha Glover on the occasion of 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 Mr. and Mrs. Glover as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 155 was adopted by the House on
April 16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 155 was adopted by the Senate on
April 21, 2009, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor