By: Nelson S.R. No. 898 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1943, 1-3 Orva Lou and Gene Jones of Weatherford placed great faith and trust 1-4 in the future and they have been amply rewarded as they recently 1-5 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years 1-7 of their marriage yet Mr. and Mrs. Jones have steadfastly embraced 1-8 traditional family and moral values; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their love 1-10 and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and sorrows 1-11 of everyday living; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jones have been blessed with a wonderful 1-13 family; their daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Keith Lane, have 1-14 been a source of much pride and joy; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jones shared their happiness with their 1-16 family and friends at a reception hosted by their daughter and 1-17 son-in-law on April 25, 1993, at the couple's home; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Jones is 1-19 truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-21 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 1-22 Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jones on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be 1-23 it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 2-2 distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in their lives. 2-3 _____________________________________ 2-4 President of the Senate 2-5 I hereby certify that the 2-6 above Resolution was adopted by 2-7 the Senate on May 10, 1993. 2-8 _____________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 _____________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate