By: Cain S.R. No. 374 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Alice Ruth Thedford and Louis Hooker placed great 1-3 faith and trust in the future when they married on February 6, 1945, 1-4 and they have been amply rewarded as they recently celebrated their 1-5 golden wedding anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years 1-7 of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Hooker have steadfastly embraced 1-8 traditional family and moral values; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their 1-10 love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and 1-11 sorrows of everyday living; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hooker have been blessed with a 1-13 wonderful family; their children, Janie and Rick Featherston, 1-14 Robert and Kellie Sue Hooker, and Don and Meschelle Hooker, and 1-15 their seven grandchildren have been a source of much pride and joy; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hooker shared their happiness with 1-18 their family and friends at a reception hosted by their children 1-19 and grandchildren on February 12, 1995, at the First Baptist Church; 1-20 and 1-21 WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Hooker 1-22 is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 2-2 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hooker on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, 2-3 be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in 2-6 their lives. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 President of the Senate 2-9 I hereby certify that the above 2-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-11 on March 9, 1995. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Secretary of the Senate 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Member, Texas Senate