SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 561
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
honor Margaret and Gerald D. "Griff" Griffith on the occasion of
their 66th wedding anniversary, on February 22, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The story of this remarkable couple is a tribute
to the abiding nature of true love; Margaret and Gerald were high
school sweethearts, but fate intervened when he was drafted in
1943; the pair never lost heart, however; they married on
February 22, 1947, and together they raised three children; and
WHEREAS, Griff became an accomplished airman and dedicated
30 years of his life to the United States air force; he served
multiple tours of duty and flew missions in World War II, the
Berlin Airlift, Korea, and Vietnam; Margaret was ideally suited
to the military lifestyle; she appreciated travel and foreign
cultures, and she graciously met the challenges of regular
relocation; and
WHEREAS, After Griff retired from the air force, the couple
moved to Mansfield, Texas, and Griff taught high school in Grand
Prairie for the next 20 years; after a second retirement, Mr. and
Mrs. Griffith revived their passion for adventure, and in recent
years, they have enjoyed traveling throughout the United States
and Europe; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated couple has shared and continues to
share a rich life and an enduring love; their commitment to each
other and to their family is inspiring and deserves
acknowledgement and praise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Gerald D. "Griff" and Margaret
Griffith on the occasion of their 66th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
their honor and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate