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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 Robert Linear of Chicago, Illinois, will celebrate the
8 seventieth anniversary of their marriage; and
9 WHEREAS, Robert and Lucy were united in holy matrimony on
10 March 8, 1931; and
11 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of eight children;
12 and the grandparents of sixty wonderful grandchildren,
13 seventy-seven great-grandchildren, and twelve great-great
14 grandchildren; and
15 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its
16 highest plateaus when a couple such as Robert and Lucy Linear
17 celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary; and
18 WHEREAS, Robert and Lucy Linear stand as examples of the
19 best of our society, and their love and devotion to each
20 other and to their family and friends serve as a reminder to
21 all that hard work, dedication, and love can make a
22 difference in today's world; and
23 WHEREAS, Robert and Lucy Linear will be celebrating their
24 seventieth wedding anniversary on March 10, 2001, surrounded
25 by their family at the Annie Tigues Restaurant; therefore, be
26 it
27 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
28 NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
29 we congratulate Robert and Lucy Linear on the occasion of
30 their seventieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them
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1 for achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with
2 children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great
3 grandchildren and rich in friendships; and that we wish them
4 happiness and good health in the future; and be it further
5 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.