By: Cain S.R. No. 375 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, Mary Thomas Thornton and Joe Gilbreath have reason to 1-5 rejoice; since their marriage on February 3, 1945, in Honey Grove, 1-6 they have spent 50 years together in love and devotion; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The family and friends of this beloved couple joined 1-8 them on February 26, 1995, at the Windom School lunch room to 1-9 congratulate them and share in their warmth and joy; the event was 1-10 hosted by their children and their grandchildren; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The loving respect Mary and Joe share with one 1-12 another is evident to all who are fortunate enough to know them; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This happy couple has been blessed with a wonderful 1-14 family; their children, Mary Gail Vincent, LeeAnn Watson, and 1-15 Brent Gilbreath, and their six grandchildren have been the source 1-16 of much pride and joy; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-18 74th Legislature, hereby join the relatives and friends of 1-19 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gilbreath in extending to them best wishes and 1-20 congratulations on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it 1-21 further 1-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 1-23 distinguished couple as a memento of this grand occasion. 2-1 ______________________________________ 2-2 President of the Senate 2-3 I hereby certify that the above 2-4 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-5 on March 9, 1995. 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 Secretary of the Senate 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Member, Texas Senate