H.R. No. 646
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
and shared experiences, and Joe and Ann Pendergrass of Greenville
celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on December 19,
2008; and
WHEREAS, Joe Pendergrass and the former Ann Giles were
married in Cockrell Hill in 1958; they have since been blessed with
a treasured family that includes three sons and daughters-in-law,
Steve and Barbie, Gary and Krista, and Benny and Lynn, as well as
seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Early in their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Pendergrass
lived in Dallas; after 10 years there, they moved to Longview, where
they would spend nearly four decades; Mrs. Pendergrass is retired
from her position as school secretary for Pine Tree Middle School in
Longview, and Mr. Pendergrass is a semi-retired draftsman;
residents of Greenville since 2007, the couple are valued
congregants of the Johnson Street Church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Pendergrass have enjoyed five decades
of abiding love and affection for one another, 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 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joe and Ann Pendergrass on their
50th 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. Pendergrass as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 646 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House