1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 173
 1-2           WHEREAS, Della Gibson and Cass Nation placed great faith
 1-3     and trust in the future when they married on February 16, 1949,
 1-4     and they have been amply rewarded as they are now celebrating
 1-5     their golden wedding anniversary; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years
 1-7     of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Nation, of Greenville, Texas,
 1-8     have steadfastly 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. Nation have been blessed with a
1-13     wonderful family; their children, Larry and Nancy Nation, Linda
1-14     and Kip Muhl, Donna and Mark Harrison, and Andy and Andrea Nation,
1-15     and their seven grandchildren have been a source of much pride and
1-16     joy; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Nation shared their happiness with
1-18     their family and friends at a reception hosted by their children
1-19     on February 7, 1999, at Salem-Kinser United Methodist Church; and
1-20           WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Nation is
1-21     truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-23     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to
1-24     Mr. and Mrs. Cass Nation on their 50th wedding anniversary;
 2-1     and, be it further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-3     this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in
 2-4     their lives.
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 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 February 9, 1999.
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2-12                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-14                                           Member, Texas Senate