By: Cain S.R. No. 379 1-1 By: Cain S.R. No. 379 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, Horace and Doris Bratcher of Waxahachie placed 1-4 great faith and trust in the future when they married 50 years 1-5 ago, and they have been amply rewarded as the fortunate couple 1-6 celebrated their 50th anniversary on February 19, 1997; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years 1-8 of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Bratcher have continued to 1-9 embrace traditional family and moral values; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, they have strengthened their 1-11 love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys 1-12 and sorrows of everyday living; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bratcher were honored on their 50th 1-14 anniversary with a reception hosted by their friends at the 1-15 College Street Church of Christ on February 19, 1997; and 1-16 WHEREAS, For half a century, Doris and Horace have shared 1-17 a strong and lasting marriage filled with many happy times and 1-18 cherished family memories; built on a foundation of mutual love, 1-19 trust, and support, their life together has been a source of joy 1-20 and inspiration for a great many people; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 1-23 Mr. and Mrs. Horace Bratcher on the auspicious occasion of their 2-1 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-3 prepared for this distinguished couple as a memento of this 2-4 notable day in their lives. 2-5 ______________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the above 2-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-9 on March 24, 1997. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate