1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 187 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 recognize Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sanders on the special occasion of 1-5 their 60th anniversary on February 21, 1999, and on the momentous 1-6 occasion of Mr. Sanders's 80th birthday on the same date; and 1-7 WHEREAS, J. R. Sanders was born on February 21, 1919, and he 1-8 and Ethelyn Sanders were married on his birthday in 1939 in 1-9 Los Fresnos, Texas; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years 1-11 of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Sanders have continued to 1-12 embrace traditional family and moral values; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The marriage of the anniversary couple was blessed 1-14 with five children; the family lived in Conroe and Houston before 1-15 moving to their home in Cat Spring; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Friends from all over the country and family 1-17 members of Mr. and Mrs. Sanders will gather at the home of the 1-18 anniversary couple for a party on February 21, 1999, to celebrate 1-19 the warmth and caring of this remarkable couple and to celebrate 1-20 J. R.'s 80th birthday; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Dedicated to their community, both have been active 1-22 in charitable works; and 1-23 WHEREAS, J. R. Sanders served as a 32nd degree Mason for 39 1-24 years and was Worshipful Master in the San Felipe Masonic Lodge; 2-1 Ethelyn Sanders has been a member of the Eastern Star for 35 years 2-2 and was Worthy Matron in 1989 and 1990; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Both Mr. and Mrs. Sanders are members of the Home 2-4 Extension Service, and J. R. has also worked with the Boy Scouts 2-5 of America as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster; and 2-6 WHEREAS, J. R. and Ethelyn have shared many pleasant times 2-7 and cherished memories, and the commitment they have shown 2-8 to each other and their communities is a source of great pride 2-9 to their friends and family members; they are certainly worthy 2-10 of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 76th Legislature, hereby congratulate J. R. Sanders on 2-13 his 80th birthday and extend sincere best wishes to 2-14 Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sanders on their 60th anniversary; and, 2-15 be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 2-17 distinguished couple as an expression of the highest esteem of the 2-18 Texas Senate. 2-19 Armbrister 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on February 11, 1999. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate