1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 337 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas, 76th Legislature, 1-3 takes pleasure in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tonick of 1-4 Dallas, Texas, on the momentous occasion of their 64th wedding 1-5 anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Ben and Velma Tonick entered into the bonds of holy 1-7 matrimony on February 9, 1935, in Nolanville, Texas, and formed an 1-8 ideal relationship based on loyalty and understanding; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The achievement of this important milestone is 1-10 the result of the love, devotion, and mutual respect of two 1-11 outstanding individuals; and 1-12 WHEREAS, God's grace and blessings have been bestowed in 1-13 abundance on the esteemed couple, who steadfastly embraced 1-14 traditional Christian values and provided a happy and secure 1-15 homelife for their three children; they were blessed with five 1-16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who have been the 1-17 source of much joy and pride; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Ben and Velma Tonick 1-19 has been an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, 1-20 be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 76th Legislature, hereby commend Ben and Velma Tonick on 1-23 their 64 years of marriage and extend heartfelt best wishes 1-24 for continued happiness and good health; 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 joyous 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 4, 1999. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate