[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13177]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN AND BETTY DODD

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2012

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sense of joy that I recognize 
and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the wedding of John and Betty 
Dodd, two outstanding and esteemed citizens of Farmers Branch, Texas.
  John and Betty were married on August 19, 1962, and have lived in 
Dallas County ever since. They have both led inspiring lives dedicated 
to education and our community. John is a Certified Financial Planner 
and CEO of Honors Academy, a nonprofit organization that operates 
charter schools. He has served as a member of the Dallas Independent 
School District Board, a city council member and the mayor of Farmers 
Branch, and remains active in many community organizations. Betty is a 
teacher and a volunteer and board member at several organizations 
including her children's schools, Prestonwest Republican Women, Farmers 
Branch Civic League, and Farmers Branch Women's Club. Truly, the Dodds 
have been valuable assets in the town that they call home.
  They have raised a family together and are the dedicated parents of 
David Dodd and Angela Dodd Miller. John and Betty are also the loving 
parents-in-law of Shannon and Jon, and grandparents of Justin and 
Caroline Dodd, and Matthew, Caroline, Nathan, and Andrew Miller. The 
Dodds are members of First United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in congratulating John 
and Betty Dodd on 50 years of marriage, a truly noteworthy testament to 
their strong commitment to each other and to the beauty of marriage.

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