H.R. No. 609
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Leroy and Jackie Palmer of San Angelo are observing
a joyous milestone in their marriage on February 25, 2013, when they
celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Leroy H. Palmer and the former Jackie Lou Cutright
attended school together in Jal, New Mexico, after their parents
moved there during World War II; united in matrimony on that special
day in 1949, the couple moved to Texas shortly thereafter; they have
been blessed with two sons, Deral and his wife, Linda, and Keith and
his wife, Fay, and they have shared in the joy of welcoming into
their family 5 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer began his career with the El Paso Natural
Gas Company when he was still a teenager; over the course of his 39
years with the company, he was transferred to Algeria, and the
family has many fond memories of their four years there; it was in
Algeria that Mrs. Palmer learned to paint fine china, a hobby she
still enjoys today; Mr. Palmer has acquired a love for antique cars,
and he takes great pleasure in making an annual drive to Georgia and
back in his vintage 1931 Ford Model A; Mr. and Mrs. Palmer are both
valued members of Southland Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, For 64 years, this devoted couple have nurtured a
strong bond of love and respect, and as they look back fondly on
many happy times and cherished family memories, it is indeed a
pleasure to join in honoring them on their enduring union; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Leroy and Jackie Palmer on their
64th 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. Palmer as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Darby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 609 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House