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 2-4 ______________________________________ 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. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate