By: Cain S.R. No. 422 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. Ralph Lucas of Tyler have reason 1-5 to rejoice; since their marriage on February 15, 1945, in 1-6 Omaha, Nebraska, they have spent 50 years together in love and 1-7 devotion; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The family and friends of this beloved couple joined 1-9 them on February 15, 1995, at a family dinner to congratulate them 1-10 and share in their warmth and joy; the event was hosted by their 1-11 children and grandchildren; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The loving respect Ralph and Margaret share with 1-13 one another is evident to all who are fortunate enough to know 1-14 them; and 1-15 WHEREAS, This happy couple has been blessed with a 1-16 wonderful family; their children, Barbara Cade and Judy Garvin, 1-17 and their three grandchildren have been the source of much pride 1-18 and joy; now, 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. Ralph Lucas in extending to them best wishes and 1-22 congratulations on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it 1-23 further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 2-2 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 March 13, 1995. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate