By: Turner S.R. No. 693 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, The Reverend and Mrs. Marvin Simms of Marlin, Texas, 1-5 have reason to rejoice; since their marriage on February 3, 1945, 1-6 in Gatesville, Texas, Katie and Marvin have spent 50 years together 1-7 in loyalty and devotion; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The friends of this beloved couple joined them on 1-9 January 28, 1995, at the Junior Chamber of Commerce building to 1-10 congratulate them and share in their warmth and joy; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The loving respect Katie and Marvin share with one 1-12 another is evident to all who are fortunate enough to know them; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, The Reverend Simms is retired from Fort Hood 1-15 Civil Service telephone exchange and has been pastor of the Gospel 1-16 Tabernacle since 1959; throughout his career, he has been supported 1-17 by the love and companionship of his wife, Katie; now, therefore, 1-18 be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 74th Legislature, hereby join the relatives and friends of the 1-21 Reverend and Mrs. Marvin Simms in extending them best wishes 1-22 and congratulations on their golden 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 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 April 12, 1995. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate