TITLE: Recognizing Jimmy and Peggy Burke on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Jimmy and Peggy Burke on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jimmy and Peggy Burke were united in love and marriage on June 2, 1961, and will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year; and WHEREAS, Jimmy and Peggy's 50-year union and unyielding loyalty and devotion to one another serve as an inspiration to their family, friends, and neighbors; and WHEREAS, They have been blessed with the love of their five children, without any of them receiving permanent or lasting damage from each other: Adrian, Scott, Chad, Todd, and Rena'--all graduates of Texas A&M University--and their spouses, Traci, Erin, Shannon, Amy, and Jason; and WHEREAS, They have been further blessed with the love of their grandchildren, Jimmy, Susie, Kadie, Ellie, Heather, Blaine, CJ, Jolie, Reagan, Nathan, Avery, Adalyn, Audrey, Annelise, and Alisabeth, and they look forward to meeting Caden, who is on his way; and WHEREAS, They have carpooled and coached every team, practice, game, and party for over 60 combined years of youth athletics and organizations and now enjoy time as avid agriculturists and nature conservators; and WHEREAS, The devotion, patience, and understanding demonstrated by Jimmy and Peggy Burke have provided a strong foundation for family members and a framework for success within which they have all developed and flourished; and WHEREAS, Jimmy and Peggy Burke have diligently supported each other and served their community through public office for over 40 years, including as councilman, mayor, and port commissioner; and WHEREAS, They have been active members and leaders in their church family at the Deer Park Church of Christ, with Jimmy serving as deacon and elder and both serving as teachers throughout a marriage that has been firmly founded in their faith, which has been passed on to future generations; and WHEREAS, It is abundantly fitting and proper that Jimmy and Peggy Burke be congratulated on their many years of happiness and their magnificent 50-year commitment to each other; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby congratulate Jimmy and Peggy Burke on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for many more happy years together; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Jackson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2011.