H.R. No. 1436
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, June 29, 2013, signals the beginning of a new
chapter in the lives of Paula Michele Jones and Benjamin Odis
Newman, for on that day they will exchange their wedding vows at
Katy Baptist Church in Colmesneil and embark on a rewarding journey
together as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Woodville, Ms. Jones graduated
from Woodville High School in 1990; while there, she participated
in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Family, Career, and
Community Leaders of America, 4-H, and the choir, and she continued
to serve 4-H as a judge and leader after graduating; she is a former
president of the Tyler County Chamber of Commerce and a current
member of the Woodville City Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Newman graduated in 1996 from Colmesneil High
School, where he was a member of the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, and
the FFA; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones and Mr. Newman met at their mutual place of
employment, Walmart, and bonded over their love of movies and Star
Trek; they both attend Katy Baptist Church in Colmesneil and
contribute to the congregation as volunteers with the young adult
group; the bride is the daughter of the late Carl and Gloria Jones,
and the groom is the son of Debie Zumwalt and the late Terry
Zumwalt; and
WHEREAS, The wedding of Paula Jones and Benjamin Newman marks
a profound deepening of a relationship that has grown in love,
respect, and mutual regard with each passing day, and it is truly a
pleasure to honor this fortunate couple as they are united in
marriage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Paula Michele Jones and Benjamin
Odis Newman on the joyous occasion of their wedding and extend to
them sincere best wishes for a lifetime of happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1436 was adopted by the House on April
24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House