1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 684 1-2 WHEREAS, Evelyn Glenn Holt and Joe Holt placed great faith 1-3 and trust in the future when they married 50 years ago, and they 1-4 have been amply rewarded, since the fortunate couple recently 1-5 celebrated their 50th anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably since their 1-7 marriage on March 28, 1947, yet Mr. and Mrs. Holt have continued 1-8 to embrace traditional family and moral values; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, they have strengthened their 1-10 love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and 1-11 sorrows of everyday living; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Evelyn and Joe Holt have been blessed with two 1-13 children, and they are proud of their four grandchildren; and 1-14 WHEREAS, For half a century, Joe and Evelyn have shared 1-15 a strong and lasting marriage filled with many happy times and 1-16 cherished family memories; built on a foundation of mutual love, 1-17 trust, and support, their life together has been a source of joy 1-18 and inspiration for a great many people; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 1-21 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Holt on the auspicious occasion of their 50th 1-22 wedding anniversary; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-1 prepared for this distinguished couple as a memento of this 2-2 notable day in their lives. 2-3 Cain 2-4 ______________________________________ 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. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate