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 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
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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.
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2-28                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-30                                           Member, Texas Senate