By:  Turner                                       S.R. No. 53
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, Fifty years ago, on December 24, 1942,
    1-3  Mr. and Mrs. George Gaines of Grapeland, Texas, placed great
    1-4  faith and trust in the future, and they have been amply rewarded
    1-5  as they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, The world has changed dramatically during
    1-7  the intervening years yet Mr. and Mrs. Gaines have steadfastly
    1-8  embraced traditional family and moral values; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. and Mrs. Gaines have grown
   1-10  ever stronger in their devotion as together they have experienced
   1-11  the joys and sorrows of everyday living; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, The love and respect they share are a shining
   1-13  example to all who are fortunate enough to know them; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gaines shared their happiness with
   1-15  their family and friends at a reception held at the Grapeland
   1-16  Nutrition Center on December 27, 1992; now, therefore, be it
   1-17        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-18  73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to
   1-19  Mr. and Mrs. George Gaines on their golden wedding anniversary;
   1-20  and, be it further
   1-21        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   1-22  this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in
   1-23  their lives.
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    2-2                                        President of the Senate
    2-3                                      I hereby certify that the
    2-4                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    2-5                                 the Senate on January 19, 1993.
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    2-7                                        Secretary of the Senate
    2-8                                 _____________________________________
    2-9                                         Member, Texas Senate