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