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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the 
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cornerstones upon
which our society is built, and a marriage 
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that has achieved a notable
longevity is truly a model for the 
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people of the State of Illinois; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Harold and Velma Grotefendt of Marine were married 
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on October 16, 1947 at the Marine United Church of Christ; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Harold and Velma Grotefendt are the proud parents 
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of Rande (wife, Judy) Brad, and Dale (wife, Kay) Grotefendt; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, They are the proud grandparents of Jill (husband, 
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Philip) Maud, Kathy (husband, Robert) Prince, Cindy 
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Grotefendt, Ty Grotefendt, and Michelle Grotefendt; and

 
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    WHEREAS, They are the blessed great-grandparents of Peter 
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John Maud; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its 
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highest plateaus
when a couple such as Harold and Velma 
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celebrate a milestone
wedding anniversary; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Harold and Velma stand as examples of the best of 
 


 






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our
society, and their love and devotion to each other and to 
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their family and
friends serve as a reminder to all that hard 
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work, dedication, and love can
make a difference in today's 
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world; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grotefendt on the occasion of 
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their sixtieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for 
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achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children and 
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grandchildren, and rich in friendships; and that we wish them 
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happiness and good health in the future; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Harold and Velma Grotefendt as a symbol of our 
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respect and esteem.