H.R. No. 1591
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 70th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Patrick and Fay
Cosgrove of Dallas are celebrating this joyous milestone in their
marriage on May 27, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Calvin Cosgrove and the former Fay Evelyn
Buckbee were joined in matrimony in 1947 in a private home ceremony;
over the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that
includes their four children, as well as their eight grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Cosgrove
proudly served as a member of the U.S. Navy for three years during
World War II, earning a Purple Heart for his valiant efforts, and
Mrs. Cosgrove retired from a rewarding career with the Army and Air
Force Exchange Service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cosgrove have enjoyed seven 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 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Patrick and Fay Cosgrove on their
70th 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.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1591 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House