H.R. No. 2118
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, September 15, 2011, marks the 60th wedding
anniversary of J. O. and Nancy Duncan of Austin, and this joyous
event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable
journey together as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Julius Ottis Duncan, Jr., and the former Nancy Lee
Masden were joined in matrimony in 1951 at a ceremony held at the
Harris Memorial Chapel of University Methodist Church in Austin;
through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family
that includes four children and their spouses, Howard and Cindy
Duncan, Donna and Steve Hager, Janet and David Sien, and Suzanne and
Lee Frilot, as well as 16 grandchildren, Charlie, Christopher,
Stephen, and Gabriel Duncan, Joshua Duncan and his wife, Jennifer,
Sarah Donaldson, Rachel Russell and her husband, Robert, Kristin
Buholtz and her husband, Dan, Collin and Cory Hager, Elizabeth,
Bryn, and Blake Baggett, Jason O'Neill and his wife, Kasha, Carson
O'Neill and his wife, Samantha, and Andrew O'Neill and his wife,
Jessica, and 14 great-grandchildren, Kayla, Noah, Michael, Anton,
Julius, Toby, Uriah, Jaxon, Preston, Peyton, Hayden, Calan, Cash,
and Masden; and
WHEREAS, A highly decorated World War II and Korean War
veteran, the Honorable J. O. Duncan also served in the 52nd Texas
Legislature representing Upshur County; since retiring from a
notable career in the insurance industry in the 1980s, he has
remained an active, engaged member of his community; he belongs to
the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served as Grand Master for the
State of Texas of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs,
during which time he was instrumental in the development of a
retirement living center in Oak Cliff; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Duncan was employed by the State Treasury
Department and also worked as a bookkeeper at a Dallas bank before
becoming a full-time homemaker following the birth of the couple's
first child; after her children were raised, she began a career of
more than two decades with Walgreens that continues to this day; her
interest in breeding and training Shetland Sheepdogs led to her
involvement with the Dallas Shetland Sheepdog Club, in which she
held every board position, including president, and many of the
dogs she trained went on to become champions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan were very involved in their
children's activities as they grew up, and today they continue to be
loving and supportive grandparents and great-grandparents, never
missing a special occasion or event; in addition to spending time
with their family, the Duncans enjoy hiking, camping, and walking
their beloved Welsh Corgi, Cody; and
WHEREAS, The 60 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Duncan
have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and
commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who
know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate J. O. and Nancy Duncan on 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. Duncan as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Workman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2118 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House