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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives and Representative Monique D. Davis wish to
4congratulate Dozier and Helen Thomas on the occasion of their
550th wedding anniversary; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Dozier and Helen Thomas were united in marriage on
7August 4, 1962; their marriage has been blessed with three
8sons: Frederick, Rodney, and Dozier, who received from their
9parents the wonderful upbringing that develops good citizens
10and wonderful, hard-working, and loving, adults; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas spent many years in successful
12careers as educators and are faithful members of Bellevue
13Baptist Church, where they serve diligently in various
14capacities; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are, and have always been, a
16tower of strength, support, understanding, and limitless love
17for their family, and continue to live their lives with great
18dignity and genuine grace, demonstrating a continuing concern
19for human values and ideals, and in doing so have inspired
20others to do the same; and
 
21    WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have earned the respect of all

 

 

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1with whom they have come into contact and the love and
2affection of their children, grandchildren,
3great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends;
4they have touched the lives of their family and many friends
5through the shining example of their marriage, which is a
6testament to the devotion and admiration they possess for one
7another; and
 
8    WHEREAS, For five decades, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have
9supported one another through all of life's trials and
10tribulations and have stood by each other through life's many
11joys and triumphs; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The longevity of this marriage is a result of the
13love, hard work, and dedication that this couple has invested
14and truly marks a milestone in life's journey; therefore, be it
 
15    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
16NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
17we congratulate Dozier and Helen Thomas on the occasion of
18their 50th wedding anniversary; and be it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20presented to Dozier and Helen Thomas as an expression of our
21esteem and respect.