H.R. No. 862
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Bill and Lorena Dickard
of Van celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on
February 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Bill Dickard and the former Lorena Gentry were
joined in matrimony in 1951 at a ceremony held at First Baptist
Church in Kaufman; through the years, they have been blessed with a
treasured family that includes three children and their spouses,
Angela and Don English, Stanley and Nancy Dickard, and Eddie and
Tammy Dickard, as well as five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Longtime members of the Van community, Mr. and Mrs.
Dickard are both 1949 graduates of Van High School; Mr. Dickard
worked for Union Oil Company for 38 years, before retiring in 1989;
Mrs. Dickard has been a dedicated homemaker throughout their
marriage; they are active members of First Baptist Church and
volunteers at Mother Frances Hospital; in addition to their shared
love of travel, Mr. Dickard's interests include hunting, fishing,
golf, and football, while Mrs. Dickard takes pleasure in oil
painting and spending time with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed couple have enjoyed six 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bill and Lorena Dickard 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. Dickard 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. 862 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House