1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 144
 1-2           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hawkins placed great faith
 1-3     and trust in the future when they married in 1949, and they
 1-4     have been amply rewarded as they recently celebrated their
 1-5     golden wedding anniversary; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the
 1-7     years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins have steadfastly
 1-8     embraced traditional family and moral values; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their
1-10     love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and
1-11     sorrows of everyday living; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins are exemplary citizens who have
1-13     formed many deep and lasting friendships in their community; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins shared their happiness with
1-15     their family and friends at a reception at the Heritage House in
1-16     Commerce on January 31, 1999; and
1-17           WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins
1-18     is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-20     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to
1-21     Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hawkins on their 50th wedding anniversary;
1-22     and, be it further
1-23           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
1-24     this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in
 2-1     their lives.
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 2-4                                          President of the Senate
 2-5                                       I hereby certify that the above
 2-6                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 2-7                                  on February 8, 1999.
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 2-9                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-11                                           Member, Texas Senate