SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 668
WHEREAS, August 7, 2019, marks the 60th wedding anniversary
of Dr. Kenneth and Millie Cooper, and this joyous event provides
a fitting opportunity to reflect on their rewarding journey
together as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth and Millie Cooper exchanged the vows of
matrimony on that memorable day in 1959; over the years, they
have been blessed with a treasured family that includes their
children, Berkley and Tyler, as well as their five grandchildren,
with whom they enjoy spending many special occasions; and
WHEREAS, Known as the father of aerobics, Dr. Cooper served
for 13 years in the United States military, and while working as
flight surgeon and director of the Aerospace Medical Laboratory,
he developed fitness tests and conditioning programs that are
still in use today; he sparked a national interest in exercise
with the release of his first book, Aerobics, in 1968, and he has
continued to promote cardiovascular fitness by founding The
Cooper Institute in Dallas and through his involvement with
numerous health and wellness companies; and
WHEREAS, An early spokesperson for women's fitness,
Mrs. Cooper was responsible for typing the original Aerobics
manuscript, and she cowrote Aerobics for Women with her husband
in 1972; in recognition of her efforts, she received the Sandi
Haddock Impact Award from the American Heart Association in
2016; and
WHEREAS, The six decades of marriage that Dr. and
Mrs. Cooper 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Kenneth and Millie Cooper
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 Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate