H.R. No. 428
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Jack and Peggy Jones of
Mineola celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on
December 22, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Jack Jones met Peggy June Copeland prior to leaving
Texas for the U.S. Navy's Officer Candidate School, and while he was
away, the couple corresponded every day; only 18 days after their
reunion, they were married in Corsicana, and through the years they
became the parents of two sons; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of North Texas,
Mr. Jones was in active service in the navy for four years, with
another 18 years in the reserves, and he retired at the rank of
lieutenant commander; in civilian life, he is retired from the
Internal Revenue Service; following her college graduation,
Mrs. Jones worked for the Richardson schools as an educator and
administrator, until her retirement; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Mineola since 1995, Mr. and Mrs. Jones
are respected members of the community; Mr. Jones is a two-term
member of the Mineola City Council, and he is active with Methodist
Men and the Caring and Sharing group; Mrs. Jones is a member of
P.E.O. International, Methodist Women, and the Study Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jones have enjoyed six decades of
abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an
exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting
commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jack and Peggy Jones on their 60th
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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 428 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House