SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1174
WHEREAS, Jimmy and Peggy Burke were united in love and
marriage on June 2, 1961, and will be celebrating their 50th
wedding anniversary this year; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy and Peggy's 50-year union and unyielding
loyalty and devotion to one another serve as an inspiration to
their family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, They have been blessed with the love of their five
children, without any of them receiving permanent or lasting
damage from each other: Adrian, Scott, Chad, Todd, and
Rena'--all graduates of Texas A&M University--and their spouses,
Traci, Erin, Shannon, Amy, and Jason; and
WHEREAS, They have been further blessed with the love of
their grandchildren, Jimmy, Susie, Kadie, Ellie, Heather,
Blaine, CJ, Jolie, Reagan, Nathan, Avery, Adalyn, Audrey,
Annelise, and Alisabeth, and they look forward to meeting Caden,
who is on his way; and
WHEREAS, They have carpooled and coached every team,
practice, game, and party for over 60 combined years of youth
athletics and organizations and now enjoy time as avid
agriculturists and nature conservators; and
WHEREAS, The devotion, patience, and understanding
demonstrated by Jimmy and Peggy Burke have provided a strong
foundation for family members and a framework for success within
which they have all developed and flourished; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy and Peggy Burke have diligently supported
each other and served their community through public office for
over 40 years, including as councilman, mayor, and port
commissioner; and
WHEREAS, They have been active members and leaders in their
church family at the Deer Park Church of Christ, with Jimmy
serving as deacon and elder and both serving as teachers
throughout a marriage that has been firmly founded in their
faith, which has been passed on to future generations; and
WHEREAS, It is abundantly fitting and proper that Jimmy and
Peggy Burke be congratulated on their many years of happiness and
their magnificent 50-year commitment to each other; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby congratulate Jimmy and Peggy Burke on their
50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes
for many more happy years together; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Jackson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate