1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 672 1-2 WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is a grand occasion and 1-3 calls for much celebration; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Phillips of Reagor Springs, Texas, 1-5 have reason to rejoice; since their marriage on January 6, 1947, in 1-6 Gainesville, Doris and R. C. have built a life together based on 1-7 loyalty and devotion; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The achievement of this important milestone is 1-9 the result of the love, friendship, and mutual respect of two 1-10 outstanding individuals; and 1-11 WHEREAS, God's grace and blessings have been bestowed in 1-12 abundance on the beloved couple; they are proud of their growing 1-13 family that includes their children: Mr. and Mrs. Dick Phillips, 1-14 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Phillips, the Reverend and Mrs. John Phillips, 1-15 Karen Brabham, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Phillips; and their 16 1-16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Active members of their community, R. C. is retired 1-18 from a lucrative career as a farmer and Doris is employed as an 1-19 artist and an actress; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Their long and happy union has been an inspiration 1-21 to all who have had the privilege of knowing them; now, therefore, 1-22 be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 75th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to 2-2 Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Phillips on their golden wedding anniversary 2-3 with best wishes for many more years of continued happiness; and, 2-4 be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-6 distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in their lives. 2-7 Cain 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the above 2-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-12 on May 7, 1997. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate