1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 680

        1-2           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes Ford placed great faith and trust

        1-3     in the future when they married in 1947, and they have been amply

        1-4     rewarded as they recently celebrated their golden wedding

        1-5     anniversary; and

        1-6           WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years

        1-7     of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Ford of Kemp, Texas, have

        1-8     steadfastly embraced traditional family and moral values; and

        1-9           WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their

       1-10     love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and

       1-11     sorrows of everyday living; and

       1-12           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ford have been blessed with a wonderful

       1-13     family, and their children and grandchildren have been a source of

       1-14     much pride and joy; and

       1-15           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ford shared their happiness with their

       1-16     family and friends at a reception on January 11, 1997, at Cottage

       1-17     Heights Missionary Baptist Church in Kaufman; and

       1-18           WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Ford is

       1-19     truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it

       1-20           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

       1-21     75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to

       1-22     Mr. and Mrs. Haynes Ford on their 50th wedding anniversary; and,

       1-23     be it further

        2-1           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this

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

        2-3                                                                    Cain

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        2-5                                          President of the Senate

        2-6                                       I hereby certify that the above

        2-7                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

        2-8                                  on May 7, 1997.

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       2-10                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-12                                           Member, Texas Senate