By: Cain S.R. No. 200 1-1 By: Cain S.R. No. 200 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, Ebbie J. Andrews and Elsie Ridling placed great 1-4 faith and trust in the future when they married on January 11, 1947, 1-5 and they have been amply rewarded as they recently celebrated their 1-6 golden wedding anniversary; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years 1-8 of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Andrews of Martins Mill have 1-9 steadfastly embraced traditional family and moral values; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their 1-11 love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and 1-12 sorrows of everyday living; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews have been blessed with a 1-14 wonderful family; their children, Pam Tinsley, Ronald and 1-15 Chrystal Andrews, and Linda and Doug McConnell, and their three 1-16 grandsons have been a source of much pride and joy; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews celebrated their anniversary 1-18 by attending a dinner hosted by their children at the Steak and 1-19 Ale Restaurant in Mesquite; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews 1-21 is truly an inspiration to us all; 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. Ebbie J. Andrews on their 50th wedding anniversary; 2-2 and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-4 this distinguished couple as a memento of this special 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 18, 1997. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate