TITLE: Congratulating Jennifer and Mike King on their 20th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jennifer and Mike King on their 20th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, February 18, 2015, marks the 20th wedding anniversary of Jennifer and Mike King, and this joyous event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Allen High School, where they were only passing acquaintances, Mike enlisted in the United States Army in 1991 and Jennifer enrolled at the University of North Texas in 1992; during the summer of 1994, while both were at home in Allen, they found themselves working together at the same Winn-Dixie and soon started dating; within months they had fallen in love, and they exchanged their wedding vows on February 18, 1995; and WHEREAS, For a short time, the couple lived in Virginia while Mr. King attended army training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis; when they returned to Texas, Mrs. King transferred to The University of Texas, where she earned a degree in government before going on to graduate from Baylor Law School in 2001; Mr. King was honorably discharged from the army in 2003, and he then enrolled at The University of Texas at Arlington, graduating in 2008; and WHEREAS, Mrs. King represents clients in the areas of medical malpractice and health law and has been employed by Burford & Ryburn, LLP, in Dallas, for the past 13 years; Mr. King previously served on the staff of the North Central Texas Council of Governments for five years and currently works as a plans examiner for the City of Allen, where he is helping to ensure quality growth for the hometown of his youth; the couple are the proud parents of three rescued "fur-children," their dogs Boudreaux, Sadie, and Rooster Cogburn; they are also fans of the Texas Rangers baseball team, and they enjoy going to the theater and traveling anywhere the sun is shining; and WHEREAS, The 20 years of marriage that Jennifer and Mike King have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and commitment, and their union is an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jennifer and Mike King on their 20th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sheets Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 942 was adopted by the House on March 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House