Recognizing John and Kay English on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary.

89(R) SR 591 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 591

WHEREAS, A 55th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of

mutual devotion and shared experiences, and John and Kay English

of Mineola celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on

October 24, 2024; and

WHEREAS, John Perry English and the former Alice Kay Chaney

graduated from Mineola High School in the early 1960s, and they

were joined in matrimony in 1969; over the years, they have been

blessed with a treasured family that includes their son and

daughter-in-law, Chan and April English, as well as their

grandchildren, Kathryn, Jakob, and Ashlyn; and

WHEREAS, Both retired, Mrs. English worked as a registered

nurse, and Mr. English was a certified public accountant with a

master's degree in business administration from Southern

Methodist University and a bachelor's degree in finance

administration; the couple lived in Dallas during the early years

of their marriage while Mr. English held positions with the

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the Republic of Texas

Corporation, as well as with Clint Murchison, whom he assisted

with various bank acquisitions; they returned home to Mineola in

1979 to run the Humble Oil and Refining Company distributorship

in Wood County, where they also owned five gas stations; over the

years, they have become valued members of the community and have

enjoyed a number of memorable trips to such destinations as

France, Germany, Amsterdam, Switzerland, and Austria; and

WHEREAS, The more than five and a half decades of marriage

that Mr. and Mrs. English have shared is eloquent affirmation of

the meaning of love and commitment, and their enduring union is

an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby congratulate John and Kay English on their

55th 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. English as an expression of high regard

from the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate