By: Turner S.R. No. 384 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, A 57th wedding anniversary is a splendid occasion 1-3 and calls for much celebration; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Belew of Madisonville, Texas, 1-5 have reason to rejoice; since their marriage on January 13, 1938, 1-6 in Big Spring, Catherine and Melvin have spent 57 years together 1-7 in loyalty and devotion; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The family and friends of this beloved couple 1-9 joined them on January 13, 1995, to congratulate them and share 1-10 in their warmth and joy; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The loving respect Catherine and Melvin share with 1-12 one another is evident to all who are fortunate enough to know 1-13 them; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This happy couple has been blessed with a wonderful 1-15 family; their children, John Melvin Belew, Catherine Vaisi, and 1-16 Rick Belew have been the source of much pleasure; now, therefore, 1-17 be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-19 74th Legislature, hereby join the relatives and friends of 1-20 Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Belew in extending them best wishes and 1-21 congratulations on their 57th wedding anniversary; and, be it 1-22 further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 this distinguished couple as a memento of this grand occasion. 2-2 ______________________________________ 2-3 President of the Senate 2-4 I hereby certify that the above 2-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-6 on March 9, 1995. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate