1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 486 1-2 WHEREAS, M. E. Williams and Loraine Williams placed great 1-3 faith and trust in the future when they married 60 years ago, 1-4 and they have been amply rewarded since the fortunate couple will 1-5 celebrate their 60th anniversary on April 24, 1997; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Married on April 24, 1937, in Mullin, Texas, the 1-7 anniversary couple has lived in Mineola for the last 25 years; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years 1-9 of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Williams have continued to 1-10 embrace traditional family and moral values; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, they have strengthened their 1-12 love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and 1-13 sorrows of everyday living; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Williams will be honored for their 1-15 60th anniversary with a reception hosted by their children, 1-16 Wayne Williams, Karen Snyder, and Olivia Viz; the gala reception 1-17 will be held at the Mineola Civic Center on April 27, 1997; and 1-18 WHEREAS, M. E. and Loraine Williams have been blessed with 1-19 seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and 1-20 WHEREAS, For 60 years, Loraine and M. E. have shared a 1-21 strong and lasting marriage filled with many happy times and 1-22 cherished family memories; built on a foundation of mutual love, 1-23 trust, and support, their life together has been a source of joy 2-1 and inspiration for a great many people; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 2-4 Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Williams on the auspicious occasion of their 2-5 60th wedding anniversary; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-7 prepared for this distinguished couple as a memento of this notable 2-8 day in their lives. 2-9 Cain 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on April 11, 1997. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate