By:  Ellis                                             S.R. No. 192

 1-1     By:  Ellis                                             S.R. No. 192

 1-2                              SENATE RESOLUTION

 1-3           WHEREAS, The marriage of two fine young people is hailed as a

 1-4     joyous event accompanied by much preparation and anticipation by

 1-5     all parties involved; and

 1-6           WHEREAS, Mary Ann Peterson and Gilbert Charles Markarian will

 1-7     be united in holy matrimony on March 1, 1997, at Higher Dimensions

 1-8     Family Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, With mutual regard and love springing from sentiment,

1-10     emotion, and affection, the devoted couple embarks on a journey that

1-11     will be guided by their unfailing belief in God, themselves, and

1-12     each other; and

1-13           WHEREAS, Parents, relatives, and friends share the felicitous

1-14     couple's warmth and happiness in full measure as they bring two

1-15     families together into one fold; and

1-16           WHEREAS, Mary Ann is the beloved daughter of the

1-17     Reverend and Mrs. Vernon Peterson and Gilbert is the cherished

1-18     son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Markarian; and

1-19           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to send warmest

1-20     congratulations to Mary Ann and Gilbert as they begin their

1-21     new life together; now, therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

1-23     75th Legislature, hereby honor Mary Ann Peterson and

 2-1     Gilbert Charles Markarian, Jr., on the special occasion of

 2-2     their marriage and express sincere wishes for future happiness

 2-3     in whatever they do and wherever they go; and, be it further

 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

 2-5     Mr. and Mrs. Markarian as an expression of the Senate's heartfelt

 2-6     esteem.

 2-7                                  ______________________________________

 2-8                                          President of the Senate

 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-11                                  on February 17, 1997.

2-12                                  ______________________________________

2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate

2-14                                  ______________________________________

2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate