By: Cain S.R. No. 144 1-1 By: Cain S.R. No. 144 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, Bonnie and Tommy Johnston placed great faith 1-4 and trust in the future when they married on February 8, 1947, 1-5 in Waxahachie, and they have been amply rewarded, since their 1-6 50th wedding anniversary occurred on February 8, 1997; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during 1-8 the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Johnston have 1-9 continued to embrace traditional family and moral values; 1-10 they have been blessed with two children, Sharon Compton 1-11 and Tommy Johnston, Jr., and the family will celebrate 1-12 with a festive dinner; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston 1-14 have strengthened their love and devotion as together they 1-15 have experienced the joys and sorrows of everyday living; and 1-16 WHEREAS, For half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston have 1-17 shared a strong and lasting marriage filled with many happy 1-18 times and cherished family memories; built on a foundation 1-19 of mutual love, trust, and support, their life together has 1-20 been a source of joy and inspiration for a great many people; 1-21 now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 2-1 Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Johnston on the momentous occasion of their 2-2 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a special copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-4 for this distinguished couple as a memento of this joyous day in 2-5 their lives. 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on February 10, 1997. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate