1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 63 1-2 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate takes great pleasure in recognizing 1-3 James and Glenora Johnson as they are being inducted in The 1-4 Marriage Ministry of Mount Moriah Memorial Baptist Church for 1-5 being one of the finest examples of the longevity of wedded bliss; 1-6 and 1-7 WHEREAS, Glenora met James while they were traveling on the 1-8 Southern Pacific from Los Angeles to Mississippi, and they were 1-9 married on October 4, 1948; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson was educated in Los Angeles, and he 1-11 obtained his education in Huntsville; and 1-12 WHEREAS, God's grace and blessings have been bestowed on 1-13 Mr. and Mrs. Johnson who have one daughter, Joyce L. Sampay; she 1-14 has presented her parents with a grandchild, Taiwan L. Reginald, 1-15 two great-grandchildren, Montrice and Teshell, and one 1-16 great-great-grandchild, Miss "T" Tiara; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Two people who lead their lives according to their 1-18 religious principles, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson's favorite song is 1-19 "O, How I Love Jesus" and their favorite scripture is Psalm 23; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The achievement of this important 50-year milestone 1-21 is a result of the love, devotion, and mutual respect of two 1-22 outstanding people; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-24 76th Legislature, hereby congratulate James and Glenora Johnson 2-1 on their long and fortunate marriage; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-3 this distinguished couple as an expression of the highest esteem of 2-4 the Texas Senate. 2-5 Ellis 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on January 25, 1999. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate