1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 151
 1-2           WHEREAS, Emma Lou and Howell Lee Couch placed great faith
 1-3     and trust in the future when they married on December 17, 1943,
 1-4     and they have been amply rewarded as they recently celebrated
 1-5     their 55th wedding anniversary; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the
 1-7     years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Couch, of Kaufman, Texas,
 1-8     have steadfastly embraced traditional family and moral values; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in
1-10     their love and devotion as together they have experienced the
1-11     joys and sorrows of everyday living; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Couch have been blessed with a
1-13     wonderful family; their daughter and granddaughter have been a
1-14     source of much pride and joy; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Couch are exemplary citizens who
1-16     have formed many deep and lasting friendships in their community;
1-17     and
1-18           WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Couch
1-19     is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
1-20           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-21     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to
1-22     Mr. and Mrs. Howell Lee Couch on their 55th wedding anniversary;
1-23     and, be it further
1-24           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-1     this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in
 2-2     their lives.
 2-3                                                                    Cain
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 2-5                                          President of the Senate
 2-6                                       I hereby certify that the above
 2-7                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 2-8                                  on February 8, 1999.
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2-10                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-12                                           Member, Texas Senate