By: Sims S.R. No. 594 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Fifty years ago, on March 27, 1943, 1-3 Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Smith of Admiral placed great faith and trust 1-4 in the future and they have been amply rewarded as they recently 1-5 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during their 1-7 marriage yet Mr. and Mrs. Smith have steadfastly embraced traditional 1-8 family and moral values; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Over the years, Thelma and Wendell have grown 1-10 stronger in their love and devotion as together they have experienced 1-11 the joys and sorrows of everyday living; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been blessed with a wonderful 1-13 family: their children, Teddy and Ann, and their grandchildren; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Smith shared their happiness with their 1-15 family and friends at a gathering hosted by their children on 1-16 March 28, 1993, at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall; now, 1-17 therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-19 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 1-20 Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Smith on their golden wedding anniversary; and, 1-21 be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 1-23 distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in their lives. 2-1 _____________________________________ 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 April 13, 1993. 2-6 _____________________________________ 2-7 Secretary of the Senate 2-8 _____________________________________ 2-9 Member, Texas Senate