(Community Matters) Two of our very dearest friends are Joe & Tana Christie. Last night we celebrated Joe’s 75th birthday with his family and a small group of friends.
original pic: AAS Joe’s a former State Senator from El Paso, Chairman of the State Insurance Commission, US Senate candidate, oil & gas guy, manufacturing entrepreneur and rebel rouser who traveled with Charlie Wilson to Afghanistan. He’s been a dear friend for at least 15 years, as well as a confidant and mentor.
Tana & great nephew, Tiger Woods-to-be Quinlen
Joe’s nephew-in-law David Sparks, daughter Molly Christie Benson and David’s daughter, future Olympic swimmer Delaney
niece and sports entrepreneur, Jenny Sparks
Lily & Chris Fabre
Joe’s brother, Jim with Quinlen
Mark, Pamela & Craig
Tamara, Steven, Robert & Charles
Delaney & Ivy
Very fun granddaughters Lily & Ivy
My parents embedded a spirit of hospitality in me. Joe & Tana reinforce it constantly with their gracious, easy & inclusive ways of hosting.
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