By: Turner S.R. No. 689 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Sixty years ago, on February 25, 1933, 1-3 Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Blackmon from Rockdale, Texas, placed much 1-4 faith and trust in the future and they have been amply rewarded 1-5 as they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The world has changed greatly during the years yet 1-7 Mr. and Mrs. Blackmon have steadfastly embraced traditional family 1-8 and moral values; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Over the years, Mildred and Floyd have grown 1-10 stronger in their love and devotion as together they have 1-11 experienced the joys and sorrows of everyday living; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Blackmon have been blessed with a 1-13 wonderful family; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Blackmon shared their happiness with 1-15 their family and friends at a reception hosted by their children 1-16 and grandchildren on February 27, 1993, at the Apostolic Faith 1-17 Church fellowship hall; now, 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. Floyd Blackmon on their 60th wedding anniversary; 1-21 and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 1-23 this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in 2-1 their lives. 2-2 _____________________________________ 2-3 President of the Senate 2-4 I hereby certify that the 2-5 above Resolution was adopted by 2-6 the Senate on April 22, 1993. 2-7 _____________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 _____________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate