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

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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