By: Cain S.R. No. 424 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Don and Anna Stephens of Winnsboro placed great faith 1-3 and trust in the future when they married on February 27, 1945, and 1-4 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. Stephens have steadfastly 1-8 embraced 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. Stephens have been blessed with a 1-13 wonderful family and their children have been a source of much 1-14 pride and joy; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Stephens shared their happiness with 1-16 their family and friends at a reception hosted by their children 1-17 on February 25, 1995, at the Wright House in Winnsboro; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Stephens 1-19 is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-21 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 1-22 Mr. and Mrs. Don Stephens on their 50th 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 special day in their 2-3 lives. 2-4 ______________________________________ 2-5 President of the Senate 2-6 I hereby certify that the above 2-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-8 on March 13, 1995. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate