By: Cain S.R. No. 1051 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Fifty years ago, Nelson and Louise East placed great 1-3 faith and trust in the future when they married on April 26, 1945, 1-4 and they have been amply rewarded as they recently celebrated their 1-5 50th wedding anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years 1-7 of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. East have steadfastly embraced 1-8 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. East have been blessed with a wonderful 1-13 family; Donny and Jan East, Rick and Toni Groves, Stephanie and 1-14 Brian East, and Christina Groves have been the source of much pride 1-15 and joy; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. East shared their happiness with their 1-17 family and friends at a dinner at Steak and Ale and later with an 1-18 anniversary cake at the home of their daughter, Toni; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. East is 1-20 truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 1-23 Mr. and Mrs. Nelson East on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, 2-1 be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 2-3 distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in their 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 May 12, 1995. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate