By:  Turner                                      S.R. No. 554
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, Fifty years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tom Bickers
    1-3  of Jewett, Texas, placed much faith and trust in the future which
    1-4  have been amply rewarded for they recently celebrated their 50th
    1-5  wedding anniversary; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Since their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Bickers have
    1-7  exhibited the trust and honesty that are the cornerstones of a
    1-8  successful marriage; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, The world has changed greatly during the
   1-10  intervening years, yet Mr. and Mrs. Bickers have clung
   1-11  steadfastly to traditional family and moral values; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Through the years, the beloved couple has grown
   1-13  ever stronger in love and devotion as together they have experienced
   1-14  the joys and sorrows of everyday living; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, In commemoration of this grand event,
   1-16  Mr. and Mrs. Bickers were honored on March 14, 1993, with a
   1-17  reception at the First Baptist Church Annex in Jewett; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, The love and respect they share are shining examples
   1-19  to all who are fortunate enough to know them; now, therefore, be it
   1-20        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-21  73rd Legislature, hereby join with the relatives and friends of
   1-22  Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tom Bickers in extending them best wishes and
   1-23  congratulations on their golden wedding anniversary; and, be
    2-1  it further
    2-2        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-3  this distinguished couple as a memento of this grand occasion.
    2-4                                 _____________________________________
    2-5                                        President of the Senate
    2-6                                      I hereby certify that the
    2-7                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    2-8                                 the Senate on April 5, 1993.
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   2-10                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-11                                 _____________________________________
   2-12                                         Member, Texas Senate