By: Cain, et al. S.C.R. No. 27 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The marriage of two fine people is hailed as a 1-2 joyous event accompanied by much preparation and anticipation by 1-3 all parties involved; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mary Jane Smith Farmer and Billie Gene Hollowell of 1-5 the United States Air Force, Retired, were united in matrimony on 1-6 January 16, 1999, in Grand Saline, Texas; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The groom is the former dean of the Texas House; he 1-8 served his constituents superbly for 14 terms and retired from the 1-9 house following the 71st Legislature; and 1-10 WHEREAS, With mutual regard and love stemming from sentiment 1-11 and affection, the devoted couple embarked on a journey which will 1-12 be guided by their faith in each other and their zest for life; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Relatives and friends shared their felicitous warmth 1-14 and happiness in full measure as the couple brought two groups of 1-15 loved ones together; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is pleased to send warmest 1-17 congratulations to Mary Jane and Billie Gene as they begin their 1-18 new life; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-20 hereby honor Major General and Mrs. Billie Gene Hollowell on the 1-21 special occasion of their marriage and express sincere wishes for 1-22 their happiness in the future; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for them 1-24 as an expression of the high regard and esteem of the Texas 2-1 Legislature.