H.R. No. 1609
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Jerry and Beth Scoggins of Mineola
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Scoggins and the former Beth Jordan, who had
been sweethearts at Garland High School, were wed at Miller Road
Baptist Church in Garland in 1959; through the years, they have
nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with
the addition of 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Curtis
Roberts, Sara and Scott West, and Amy and Matt Reese, as well as 10
grandchildren, Alicia, Adam, Anna, Amy, Thomas, Lee, Alexandra,
Alayna, Victoria, and Nathan, and 8 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Scoggins is retired from Pioneer Natural
Resources, while Mrs. Scoggins is a retired legal assistant; they
are both members of the First Baptist Church in Mineola, where Mr.
Scoggins is employed; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past
half-century, 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 and opportunities with
grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry and Beth Scoggins on their
golden 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. Scoggins as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1609 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House