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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 470

 1-3           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is especially pleased to extend

 1-4     heartfelt congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Goodnight, Jr.,

 1-5     of Austin, Texas, on the joyful occasion of their 50th wedding

 1-6     anniversary; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, Agnes Theresa Costello and Fred H. Goodnight, Jr.,

 1-8     were married on April 12, 1947, in Saint Martin's Catholic Church

 1-9     in Forney, Texas, and over the years the beloved couple has formed

1-10     an ideal relationship based on love, mutual respect, and

1-11     understanding; and

1-12           WHEREAS, Their hearts are filled with beautiful memories

1-13     of their life together that are cherished more dearly with each

1-14     passing year; and

1-15           WHEREAS, The strengthening ties of children, home, family,

1-16     and friends have been woven into a blend of quiet contentment

1-17     springing from a long and fruitful life shared; and

1-18           WHEREAS, After living in Dallas and Houston, where their

1-19     three children were born, the couple moved to Austin in 1963

1-20     and have made their home there ever since; they are members of

1-21     Saint Ignatius Catholic Church, where Agnes is a member of the

1-22     choir; and

1-23           WHEREAS, Agnes was employed by Leif Johnson Ford for 29

 2-1     years before retiring in May, 1992; Fred was affiliated with his

 2-2     brother, Charles, with Hill's Cafe, "Home of the Famous Sizzler,"

 2-3     for many years before running a landscaping service until he

 2-4     retired in 1992; and

 2-5           WHEREAS, Agnes and Fred now have time to enjoy their

 2-6     hobbies; their activities include travelling with family and

 2-7     friends, walking, landscaping, and attending their grandchildren's

 2-8     sporting events; and

 2-9           WHEREAS, Sharing this special day with them will be

2-10     their children, Mike Goodnight, Vickie Goodnight Sneed, and

2-11     Becki Goodnight Gregg, and their grandchildren, Nicole Goodnight,

2-12     Angel Polansky Hernandez, Kristen Polansky, Scott Sneed, and

2-13     Regina Freitag; now, therefore, be it

2-14           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

2-15     75th Legislature, hereby recognize Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goodnight, Jr.,

2-16     on their golden wedding anniversary and extend best wishes for

2-17     continued health and happiness; and, be it further

2-18           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

2-19     the distinguished couple as a memento of this important occasion.

2-20                                                              Barrientos

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2-22                                          President of the Senate

2-23                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-24                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-25                                  on April 9, 1997.

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2-27                                          Secretary of the Senate

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2-29                                           Member, Texas Senate