By: Wentworth S.R. No. 1139 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to 1-3 extend heartfelt congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Van Bibber 1-4 of San Antonio on the joyful occasion of their 50th wedding 1-5 anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Since their marriage on May 23, 1943, in 1-7 Lordsburg, New Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Van Bibber have formed an 1-8 ideal relationship based on love, mutual respect, and understanding; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, Their hearts are filled with beautiful memories 1-11 of their life together that are cherished more dearly with each 1-12 passing year; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The strengthening ties of home, family, friends, and 1-14 children have been woven into a blend of quiet contentment springing 1-15 from a long and fruitful life shared; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Their six wonderful children, Marsha, Donna, 1-17 Karen, David, Mike, and Ricci, their 17 grandchildren, and their 1-18 six great-grandchildren have been a source of much pride and joy; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, Bestowed in abundance with God's grace 1-21 and blessings, Mr. and Mrs. Van Bibber will celebrate their 1-22 golden wedding anniversary surrounded by their family and friends 1-23 who will share in their warmth and caring; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Their long and happy union has been an inspiration 2-2 to all who know them; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 73rd Legislature, hereby recognize Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Van Bibber 2-5 on the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary with best 2-6 wishes for many more years of continued health and happiness; and, 2-7 be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-9 this distinguished couple as an expression of high esteem from the 2-10 Texas Senate. 2-11 _____________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the 2-14 above Resolution was adopted by 2-15 the Senate on May 28, 1993. 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 _____________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate