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