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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 Leslie and Theresa Schotka of East Moline will celebrate
8 their fiftieth anniversary of their marriage; and
9 WHEREAS, Leslie and Theresa Schotka were united in
10 marriage in holy matrimony on February 14, 1953, at St.
11 Mary's Church in East Moline; and
12 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Kathleen Ann,
13 Linda Marie, Mary Theresa, Ann Leslie, and Martin Frank; the
14 grandparents of seven grandchildren, Jerry, Leslie, Mike
15 Rebecca, Alex, Charlene, and Ben; and the great-grandparents
16 of Ashley and Zachary; and
17 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its
18 highest plateaus when a couple such as Leslie and Theresa
19 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and
20 WHEREAS, Leslie and Theresa stand as examples of the best
21 of our society, and their love and devotion to each other and
22 to their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that
23 hard work, dedication, and love can make a difference in
24 today's world; therefore, be it
25 RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
26 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
27 we congratulate Leslie and Theresa Schotka on the occasion of
28 their fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for
29 achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children,
30 grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and rich in
31 friendships; and that we wish them happiness and good health
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1 in the future; and be it further
2 RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be
3 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.