Senate Resolution Number Twenty-Eight - In Memory of Lawrence J. Petersen

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Resolution document composed by the Senate of the State of Texas that was created and sent to the Petersen family in condolences for the death of Lawrence J. Petersen. The first page of the document gives an account of Mr. Petersen's accomplishments both professionally and as a member of the community. The second page resolves to provide the surviving family - including siblings, wife, children, and grandchildren - a copy of the resolution expressing their sympathies. It is signed by the president, secretary, and a member of the Senate. A gold seal with two purple stripes has been placed besides … continued below

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2 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 36 x 22 cm., on sheet 37 x 23 cm.

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Texas. Legislature. Senate. February 2, 2005.

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Resolution document composed by the Senate of the State of Texas that was created and sent to the Petersen family in condolences for the death of Lawrence J. Petersen. The first page of the document gives an account of Mr. Petersen's accomplishments both professionally and as a member of the community.

The second page resolves to provide the surviving family - including siblings, wife, children, and grandchildren - a copy of the resolution expressing their sympathies. It is signed by the president, secretary, and a member of the Senate. A gold seal with two purple stripes has been placed besides the signatures on the left side.

Both sheets have been stapled within the fold of a third piece of paper.

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2 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 36 x 22 cm., on sheet 37 x 23 cm.

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  • February 2, 2005

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Texas. Legislature. Senate. Senate Resolution Number Twenty-Eight - In Memory of Lawrence J. Petersen, legal document, February 2, 2005; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth223831/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Danish Heritage Preservation Society.

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