By: Montford S.R. No. 896 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, Cliffa Jean Proffitt and Walter L. Slate of 1-5 Big Spring have reason to rejoice; since their marriage on 1-6 May 4, 1945, in Big Spring, Cliffa Jean and Walter have spent 1-7 50 years together in loyalty and devotion; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The loving respect Mr. and Mrs. Slate share with 1-9 one another is evident to all who are fortunate enough to know 1-10 them; and 1-11 WHEREAS, This happy couple has been blessed with a 1-12 wonderful family; they have two children, four grandchildren, 1-13 and one great-grandchild; now, therefore, be it 1-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-15 74th Legislature, hereby join the relatives and friends of 1-16 Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Slate in extending them best wishes and 1-17 congratulations on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it 1-18 further 1-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 1-20 this distinguished couple as a memento of this grand occasion. 1-21 ______________________________________ 1-22 President of the Senate 1-23 I hereby certify that the above 2-1 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-2 on May 3, 1995. 2-3 ______________________________________ 2-4 Secretary of the Senate 2-5 ______________________________________ 2-6 Member, Texas Senate