H.R. No. 2372
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, July 15, 2017, marks the 65th wedding anniversary of
Jim and Joan McLaughlin of El Paso, and this joyous event provides a
fitting opportunity to reflect on their rewarding journey together
as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Jim McLaughlin and the former Joan Donovan were
joined in matrimony on that memorable day in 1952 at New Post Chapel
at Fort Sill, Oklahoma; over the years, they have watched their
treasured family grow to include five children, Jim McLaughlin Jr.
and his wife, Kathy, Robert McLaughlin and his wife, Colleen, Kathy
McLaughlin, Laurie O'Beirne and her husband, Patrick, and Mauri
Howell and her husband, David, and they have welcomed 14 beloved
grandchildren into their lives; and
WHEREAS, Valued residents of El Paso for more than 50 years,
the couple have given generously of their time and talents to many
local civic organizations; Mr. McLaughlin retired from the U.S.
Army as a lieutenant colonel, and his efforts in behalf of his
fellow Texans have included chairing the El Paso Mountain
Committee, starting the Central District Civic Association, and
serving the William Beaumont Army Medical Center Catholic Church
community; additionally, he has chaired the El Paso Police
Department's Citizen Advisory Commission and held membership on the
Civic Center board; Mrs. McLaughlin has contributed to the
important work of such groups as the Assistance League of El Paso,
the Woman's Club of El Paso, and the Women's Chamber of Commerce;
and
WHEREAS, The six and a half decades of marriage that Mr. and
Mrs. McLaughlin have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning
of love and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration
to all who know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jim and Joan McLaughlin on their
65th 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.
Moody
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2372 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House