SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 523
WHEREAS, Proud members of the Winnsboro High School Class
of 1973 are celebrating their 50th reunion on October 28, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, This milestone event marks half a century since
the seniors of 1973 walked across the stage to receive their
diplomas, and this reunion is a testament to the strong bonds and
enduring friendships that they forged during their formative
years at Winnsboro High; and
WHEREAS, The free-spirited, fun-loving, and independent
nature of the Class of 1973 was apparent early on, from a junior
year chaperone-free party that members hosted at Lake Winnsboro
to their New Orleans senior trip to their selection of the 1972
hit "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers as their class song; despite
their freewheeling attitude toward most things, the students
chose a traditional class motto, "What lies behind us and what
lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us,"
and that sentiment has surely continued to inspire them as they
have gone on to make their marks on their communities, their
state, and the world in the decades since their graduation; and
WHEREAS, The individuals who shared this journey as
members of the Class of 1973 are Michael Altaffer, Diane
Armstrong, Jerry Arrington, Les Paul Beard, Mary Lee Beard, Molly
Beth Beene, Mary Bellomy, Kenneth Bradshaw, Michael Bradshaw,
Dennis Breithaupt, Debra Brewer, Ronald Brown, Johnny Burford,
Cathy Callaway, Randy Cason, Dianna Cejner, Garry Dodd, Thomas
Dodgen, David Dossey, Rita Ellenburg, Steven Ellison, Eddie
Fannin, Clyde Folmar, Sandra Fulmer, John Earl Futral, Ronny
Gilbreath, Debra Hayes, Shirley Haygood, Debra Henry, Darwin
Henson, Wade Hoffman, Sue Honeycutt, Debra Hood, Catherine
Hudson, Ross Hunter, Randy Irby, Diane Jones, Jerry Kennedy,
Michael Little, Charlotte Love, Reba Mabry, Michael McAdoo,
Vickey McMullen, David Mell, Donald Michael, Debra Sue Miears,
Larry Mitchell, Marina Mize, David Murley, Laura Paschall, Lacy
Pruitt, Walter Ragsdale, John Rayborn, Vicky Redding, Samuel
Rushing, Joe Shirley, Michael Shirley, Melody Smith, Judy
Spears, Danny Spence, Paula Stewart, Richard Swanner, George
Taylor, Alice Thompson, Paul Tipps, Doris Vance, Reggie Wallis,
Kay Willard, Frederick Williams, Lynan Williams, Shirley Foster
Wilson, and Marcus Woodle; and
WHEREAS, As they have gone their respective ways, the men
and women of the Class of 1973 have continued to cherish their
memories of Winnsboro High and all that they learned,
accomplished, and experienced during their time there, and it is
indeed fitting to honor them for their camaraderie and their
enduring school spirit; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
graduation of the Winnsboro High School Class of 1973 and extend
to its members sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable
reunion; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the Winnsboro High School Class of 1973 as an
expression of high regard from 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 8, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate