1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 944 1-2 WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is a splendid occasion 1-3 and calls for much celebration; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Frank and Ida Alvarado of Houston have reason to 1-5 rejoice; since their marriage on June 10, 1947, they have spent 1-6 50 years together in loyalty and devotion; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Frank and Ida Alvarado have emphasized the strong 1-8 and enduring family and community values inherent in their 1-9 Mexican-American ancestry; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The loving respect Frank and Ida share with one 1-11 another is evident to all who are fortunate enough to know them; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, This happy couple has been blessed with a wonderful 1-14 family; their two sons and three daughters have gifted them with 1-15 six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; now, therefore, 1-16 be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-18 75th Legislature, hereby join the relatives and friends of 1-19 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alvarado in extending to them best wishes and 1-20 congratulations on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it 1-21 further 1-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 1-23 this distinguished couple as a memento of this grand occasion. 2-1 Gallegos 2-2 ______________________________________ 2-3 President of the Senate 2-4 I hereby certify that the above 2-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-6 on May 30, 1997. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate