1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 679

        1-2           WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is a grand occasion

        1-3     worthy of much celebration; and

        1-4           WHEREAS, Joyce Victory and Joe Bono entered into the bonds

        1-5     of holy matrimony on February 7, 1947, in Bonham, Texas, and they

        1-6     have formed an ideal relationship based on loyalty and

        1-7     understanding; and

        1-8           WHEREAS, The achievement of this important milestone is the

        1-9     result of the love, devotion, and mutual respect of two outstanding

       1-10     individuals; and

       1-11           WHEREAS, God's grace and blessings have been bestowed in

       1-12     abundance on the esteemed couple who will celebrate their golden

       1-13     wedding anniversary surrounded by their family and friends; and

       1-14           WHEREAS, Steadfastly embracing traditional values,

       1-15     Mr. and Mrs. Bono provided a happy and secure home life for their

       1-16     family; and

       1-17           WHEREAS, Their beloved children, Cheryl and Mike Work and

       1-18     Joe and Moira Bono, three grandchildren, and great-grandchild have

       1-19     been the source of much joy and pride; and

       1-20           WHEREAS, The happiness and companionship Joyce and Joe have

       1-21     found together are shining examples to all who are fortunate to

       1-22     know them; now, therefore, be it

       1-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

        2-1     75th Legislature, hereby congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bono on

        2-2     their 50th wedding anniversary with best wishes for continued

        2-3     health and happiness; and, be it further

        2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the

        2-5     distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in their lives.

        2-6                                                                    Cain

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        2-8                                          President of the Senate

        2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above

       2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

       2-11                                  on May 7, 1997.

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       2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate