1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 749 1-2 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 1-3 who have shared 55 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-4 memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Henry Stagg and Annice Belle Umphress Renz recently 1-6 had the privilege of commemorating such an event in their lives when 1-7 they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on April 3, 1997; and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in matrimony at Camp Roberts, California, 1-9 Mr. and Mrs. Renz have nurtured an enduring relationship that has 1-10 grown in love and understanding with each passing year and that has 1-11 been blessed with four children, Randy, Marcy, Rob, and Matt; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A World War II veteran, Mr. Renz retired in 1989 1-13 after 44 years as an independent insurance agent, while Mrs. Renz 1-14 has dedicated herself to providing a warm and secure home life for 1-15 the couple's family; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Now enjoying the many benefits of a full life 1-17 together, Mr. and Mrs. Renz find they have more time to pursue 1-18 their favorite leisure activities, and they still look forward to 1-19 each day with the same enthusiasm that first sparked their romance 1-20 many years ago; and 1-21 WHEREAS, For more than five decades, Stagg and Annice Renz 1-22 have shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy 1-23 times and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-1 mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage is a source of joy 2-2 and inspiration to the many friends and family of this fortunate 2-3 pair; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 75th Legislature, hereby congratulate Annice Belle Umphress Renz 2-6 and Henry Stagg on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary 2-7 and extend to them warmest best wishes for continued happiness; 2-8 and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Renz as an expression of high regard by 2-11 the Texas Senate. 2-12 Carona 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on May 15, 1997. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate