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. 2-5 Cain 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 February 9, 1999. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate