By: Cain S.R. No. 785 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is a splendid occasion 1-3 and calls for much celebration; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Berry of Celeste have reason 1-5 to rejoice; these loving life partners have spent 50 years together 1-6 in loyalty and devotion; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The family and friends of this beloved couple joined 1-8 them on April 8, 1995, at a reception held in the fellowship hall 1-9 of the Leonard Methodist Church to congratulate them and share in 1-10 their warmth and joy; the event was hosted by their children and 1-11 grandchildren; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The loving respect and accomplishment the couple 1-13 share with one another is evident to all who are fortunate enough 1-14 to know them; and 1-15 WHEREAS, This happy marriage has been blessed with a wonderful 1-16 family: their children, Keith and Sherry Kirkland; and their two 1-17 grandchildren; 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. Earnest Berry in extending them best wishes and 1-21 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 25, 1995. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate