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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, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate Vergil and Violet 
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Fletcher on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Vergil and the former Violet Foli were married on 
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June 9, 1938 in the rectory at St. Paul Catholic Church in 
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Johnson City by the Reverend Charles Havey; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Vergil and Violet Fletcher are active members of 
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Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville; he retired 
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in 1978 as a teacher and coach at Collinsville High School and 
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served on the Madison County Board and the Prairie State Games 
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following his retirement; she is a homemaker and has been 
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active in her community, serving on the Collinsville school 
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board; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Vergil and Violet Fletcher have two sons, Michael 
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(Margie) Fletcher and Marc (Joan) Fletcher; four daughters, 
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Marietta (Marion) Thompson, Marlene (Joseph) Rotter, Marci 
 


 






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Yates, and Marian (Bruce) Evans; and 13 grandchildren and 14 
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great-grandchildren; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Vergil and Violet Fletcher stand as
  examples of 
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the best of our society, and their love and
  devotion to each 
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other and to their family and friends serve as
a reminder to 
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all that hard work, dedication, and love can make
a difference 
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in today's 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 Vergil and Violet Fletcher on the occasion of 
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their
70th wedding anniversary; that we commend them for
  
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achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children,

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grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and rich in 
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friendships;
and that we wish them happiness and good health in 
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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 Vergil and Violet Fletcher as a symbol of our 
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esteem and respect.