By: Cain S.R. No. 107 1-1 By: Cain S.R. No. 107 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is a grand occasion that 1-4 calls for much celebration; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rodgers of Trenton, Texas, have 1-6 reason to rejoice; since Ilene Henry and Joe Rodgers were married 1-7 on February 8, 1947, they have spent 50 years together in loyalty 1-8 and devotion; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The family and friends of this beloved couple 1-10 joined them on February 8, 1997, at the First Methodist Church 1-11 in Trenton to congratulate them and share in their joy; the 1-12 reception was hosted by their children and grandchildren; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The loving respect Ilene and Joe share with one 1-14 another is evident to all who are fortunate to know them; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The son of Lonnie and Velma Rodgers of 1-16 Detroit, Texas, Joe graduated from high school and joined the 1-17 United States Army, admirably serving his country for three years 1-18 during World War II; the retired postal worker holds a record of 1-19 35 years' employment with civil service; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Ilene is the daughter of Hamilton and Delia Henry 1-21 of Leonard, where she attended school; a dedicated wife and 1-22 mother, she worked at the Greenville Telephone Company and 1-23 in Lubbock as a PBX operator; she also taught preschool in 2-1 Lubbock Day School before retiring; and 2-2 WHEREAS, This happy couple has been blessed with a 2-3 wonderful family; their daughter and son-in-law, Donna and 2-4 Andy Anderson, and their grandchildren, Christopher, Delia Joy, 2-5 and K-Dee, are the source of much pride and pleasure; now, 2-6 therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 75th Legislature, hereby join the relatives and friends 2-9 of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rodgers in extending best wishes and 2-10 congratulations to them on their golden wedding anniversary; 2-11 and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-13 for the distinguished couple as a memento of this glorious 2-14 occasion. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on February 4, 1997. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate