1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 446 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-4 recognizing Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Odlozil, who celebrated their 1-5 50th anniversary on February 15, 1999; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Affirming their mutual love and respect on 1-7 February 15, 1949, in Saint John Catholic Church, this special 1-8 couple committed themselves to share, to respect one another, and 1-9 to love one another; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Holding steadfastly to traditional Catholic 1-11 family values, the former Mary Jane Slovak and Henry W. Odlozil 1-12 provided a secure and happy home for their children: Cathy Hefner, 1-13 Henry Odlozil, Janice Kirk, Cynthia Odlozil, and Mary Minter; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Inspiring their children by their own example, 1-15 Mr. and Mrs. Odlozil have had the pleasure of seeing their offspring 1-16 become successful and productive members of society; and 1-17 WHEREAS, With God's grace and blessing bestowed on them, 1-18 Mr. and Mrs. Odlozil celebrated their golden anniversary with a 1-19 mass and with a reaffirmation of their wedding vows at Saint John 1-20 Catholic Church, surrounded by their family, friends, and loved 1-21 ones; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The anniversary couple was treated to a champagne 1-23 brunch in Dallas followed by a festive reception with cake and 1-24 punch at the new home of their daughter and son-in-law, 2-1 Mike and Mary Minter; and 2-2 WHEREAS, At the reception, the anniversary couple was 2-3 presented with a cruise from their children, grandchildren, and 2-4 great-grandchild; the hosts for the day were their children and 2-5 their families; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Odlozil take tremendous pride in the 2-7 close and loving relationship they share today with their family; 2-8 and 2-9 WHEREAS, For half a century, the anniversary couple has 2-10 shared a strong and lasting marriage filled with many happy times 2-11 and cherished family memories; built on a foundation of love, 2-12 trust, and support, their life together has been a source of joy 2-13 and inspiration for many people; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-15 76th Legislature, hereby congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Odlozil 2-16 on the grand occasion of their 50th anniversary and extend to them 2-17 sincere wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-19 Mr. and Mrs. Odlozil as an expression of the high regard of the 2-20 Texas Senate. 2-21 Cain 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the above 2-25 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-26 on March 22, 1999. 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Secretary of the Senate 2-29 ______________________________________ 2-30 Member, Texas Senate