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