SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1052
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jimmie and Peggy Cockerham on the grand occasion of
their 60th wedding anniversary; and
WHEREAS, On June 18, 1953, two young Texans made a lifetime
commitment to each other; Jimmie Cockerham and his sweetheart,
Peggy McCracken, eloped from Alanreed, Texas, to Tucumcari, New
Mexico; six decades later, their mutual trust has been amply
rewarded; and
WHEREAS, Since the moment of their union, this couple has
lived an exciting and fulfilling life; Jim enlisted in the United
States Air Force in 1954, and for the next 20 years, he served in
Japan, South Korea, Thailand, South Vietnam, and a number of
cities throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, In 1967, Peggy graduated from the Groom School of
Nursing with a licensed vocational nursing degree; she later
earned a registered nurse license and spent the next 35 years
caring for those in need; and
WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably since the
couple wed, yet Mr. and Mrs. Cockerham have cherished traditional
family values; over the years, their love for each other has only
grown stronger; and
WHEREAS, Jimmie and Peggy have been blessed with a wonderful
family; their children, Gary Lynn, Cynthia Ann, Lori Jean, and
Peggy Colleen, and their eight grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren have been a source of great pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, The loving relationship that Mr. and Mrs.
Cockerham share is an inspiration to all who know them; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to
Jimmie and Peggy Cockerham as they celebrate 60 happy years
together; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mr. and Mrs. Cockerham as a memento of this special day.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate