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90_HR0321
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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the
3 cornerstones upon which our society is built, and a marriage
4 that has achieved a notable longevity is truly a model for
5 the people of the State of Illinois; and
6 WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Mr. and Mrs.
7 John H. Lurquin of Oak Lawn are celebrating the fiftieth
8 anniversary of their marriage; and
9 WHEREAS, John and Bernadette were married at St.
10 Willebrord's Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin on August 8,
11 1948, and have renewed their vows at St. Linus Church in Oak
12 Lawn, Illinois; and
13 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of the thirteen
14 "J's": Judith Marie, John James, James Michael, Joseph Peter,
15 Jean Ann, Jerome Thomas, Jane Louise, Jeffrey Alan, Jennifer
16 Odile, Jay Matthew, Joyce Elizabeth, Joel Henry, and Jan
17 Carol; they are the affectionate in-laws of Dom, Bonnie,
18 Anna, Rick, Lori, Nancy, Todd, Mary Beth, David, and Beth;
19 they are the proud grandparents of Tina, Mark, Bryan,
20 Michael, Julie, John, Peter, Erik, Kimberly, Lori, Mellisa,
21 Katie, Nicholas, Michelle, Tristan, Dane, Mary Anne, Amelia,
22 Brian, and Michael; and the proud great-grandparents of
23 Alexis; and
24 WHEREAS, John has had a rewarding career as an industrial
25 arts teacher, cabinet maker, and father; Bernadette has had a
26 rewarding career as a registered nurse, domestic engineer,
27 and just plain mom; and
28 WHEREAS, John and Bernadette were one of the seven
29 founding families of St. Linus Catholic Church; and
30 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its
31 highest plateaus when a couple such as John and Bernadette
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1 celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary; and
2 WHEREAS, They stand as examples of the best of our
3 society, and their love and devotion to each other and to
4 their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that hard
5 work, dedication, and love can make a difference in today's
6 world; therefore, be it
7 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
8 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
9 congratulate John and Bernadette Lurquin on the occasion of
10 their 50th wedding anniversary; that we commend them for
11 achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with thirteen
12 children, twenty grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and
13 rich in friendships; we wish them happiness and good health
14 in the future; and be it further
15 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
16 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.