1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 316 1-2 WHEREAS, Katherine Allen and Thomas Earl Rainbolt placed 1-3 great faith and trust in the future when they married on 1-4 January 17, 1949, and they have been amply rewarded as they 1-5 recently celebrated 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. Rainbolt, of Waxahachie, 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. Rainbolt have been blessed with a 1-13 wonderful family; their three children, seven grandchildren, 1-14 and three great-grandchildren have been a source of much pride 1-15 and joy; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rainbolt are exemplary citizens who 1-17 have formed many deep and lasting friendships in their community; 1-18 they are both retired owners of a grocery business; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Rainbolt 1-20 is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations 1-23 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Earl Rainbolt on their 50th wedding 1-24 anniversary; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-2 this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in 2-3 their lives. 2-4 Cain 2-5 ______________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the above 2-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-9 on March 2, 1999. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate