By: Cain S.R. No. 632 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, Melba and Bobby Joe Compton of Celeste have reason 1-5 to rejoice; since their marriage on March 26, 1945, in Greenville, 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 March 25, 1995, at the First Baptist Church in Celeste to 1-9 congratulate them and share in their warmth and joy; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The loving respect Melba and Bobby Joe share 1-11 with one another is evident to all who are fortunate enough to know 1-12 them; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This happy couple has been blessed with a wonderful 1-14 family: their children, Caroline Richards, Duane and Sue Compton, 1-15 Russell and Debbie Compton, and Leah and Pat Cotten; and their 14 1-16 grandchildren and great-grandchild have been the source of much 1-17 pride and joy; now, therefore, 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. Bobby Joe Compton in extending to them best wishes 1-21 and congratulations on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it 1-22 further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 2-1 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 April 4, 1995. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate