By: Turner S.R. No. 439 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Fifty years ago, on April 8, 1943, Robert Wayne Mann 1-3 and Vivian Meroney placed great faith and trust in the future and 1-4 they have been amply rewarded as they recently celebrated their 1-5 golden wedding anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years 1-7 of their marriage yet Mr. and Mrs. Mann have steadfastly embraced 1-8 traditional family and moral values; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their 1-10 love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and 1-11 sorrows of everyday living; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Warm and caring individuals, Mr. and Mrs. Mann are 1-13 deeply loved by their family who feel blessed to have their guidance 1-14 and example; their children, Robert Lee, Peggy, and Johnny, their 1-15 four grandchildren, and their four great-grandchildren have been a 1-16 source of much pride and joy; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Mann are exemplary citizens and active 1-18 Democrats who have formed many deep and lasting friendships in their 1-19 community; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Mann is 1-21 truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 2-1 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wayne Mann on their 50th wedding anniversary; 2-2 and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 2-4 distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in their lives. 2-5 _____________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the 2-8 above Resolution was adopted by 2-9 the Senate on March 16, 1993. 2-10 _____________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate