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