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