By: Cain S.R. No. 377 1-1 By: Cain S.R. No. 377 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, Emberson Eugene and Ruthie Nora Pendergraft 1-4 placed great faith and trust in the future when they married 1-5 on February 17, 1947, and they have been amply rewarded as they 1-6 recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the 1-8 years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Pendergraft of Dallas 1-9 have steadfastly embraced traditional family and moral values; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in 1-11 their love and devotion as together they have experienced the 1-12 joys and sorrows of everyday living; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Pendergraft have been blessed with 1-14 a wonderful family; their eight children, eight grandchildren, 1-15 and five great-grandchildren have been a source of much pride 1-16 and joy; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Pendergraft 1-18 is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 1-21 Mr. and Mrs. Emberson Eugene Pendergraft on their 50th wedding 1-22 anniversary; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in 2-2 their lives. 2-3 ______________________________________ 2-4 President of the Senate 2-5 I hereby certify that the above 2-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-7 on March 24, 1997. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate