By:  Turner                                            S.R. No. 249
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is a splendid occasion
    1-3  and calls for much celebration; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Rawls of Crockett have reason to
    1-5  rejoice; since their marriage on December 30, 1944, in Crockett,
    1-6  Mr. and Mrs. Rawls have spent 50 years together in loyalty and
    1-7  devotion; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, The family and friends of this beloved couple
    1-9  joined them at a party held in their honor at the Crockett Inn to
   1-10  congratulate them and share in their warmth and joy; the event was
   1-11  hosted by their children; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, The loving respect Mr. and Mrs. Rawls share with
   1-13  one another is evident to all who are fortunate enough to know
   1-14  them; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, They have been blessed by a wonderful family:  their
   1-16  children, Judy Williams, Johnny Rawls, and Bonnie Sturdavant; and
   1-17  their eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; now,
   1-18  therefore, be it
   1-19        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-20  74th Legislature, hereby join the relatives and friends of
   1-21  Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Rawls in extending them best wishes and
   1-22  congratulations on their golden wedding anniversary; and,
   1-23  be it further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-2  this distinguished couple as a memento of this grand occasion.
    2-3                               ______________________________________
    2-4                                       President of the Senate
    2-5                                    I hereby certify that the above
    2-6                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    2-7                               on February 16, 1995.
    2-8                               ______________________________________
    2-9                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-10                               ______________________________________
   2-11                                        Member, Texas Senate