SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 298
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been
enhanced by a great and enduring love, Floyd and Cassie Huckaby
from Runnels County are celebrating their 70th wedding
anniversary on February 22, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Floyd Z. Huckaby and the former Cassie Pauline
Walker were united in matrimony in 1941; through the years, they
have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even
richer with the addition of their children, Lyndon Z. Huckaby and
his wife, Linda, Hugh Darr Huckaby and his wife, Joyce, and
Randall Keith Huckaby and his wife, Laura, as well as seven
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Huckaby joined the United States Army in 1942
and trained in San Antonio and at Camp Wolters in Mineral Wells
and Camp Roberts in California; during World War II, he served at
Saipan, Pearl Harbor, and Okinawa, and he was awarded the Purple
Heart, AP Ribbon with two battle stars, and Army Good Conduct
Medal and was discharged in 1945; and
WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
world during the past seven decades, 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby congratulate Floyd and Cassie Huckaby on
their 70th 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. Huckaby as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Duncan
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate