1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 473
 1-2           WHEREAS, Daisy and Freddie Maura placed great faith and trust
 1-3     in the future when they married on March 21, 1959, and they have
 1-4     been amply rewarded as they are now celebrating their 40th wedding
 1-5     anniversary; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years
 1-7     of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Maura, of Houston, Texas, have
 1-8     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. Maura are exemplary citizens who have
1-13     formed many deep and lasting friendships in their community; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Maura is
1-15     truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
1-16           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-17     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to
1-18     Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Maura on their 40th wedding anniversary;
1-19     and, be it further
1-20           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
1-21     this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in
1-22     their lives.
1-23                                                                   Ellis
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1-25                                          President of the Senate
 2-1                                       I hereby certify that the above
 2-2                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 2-3                                  on March 24, 1999.
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 2-5                                          Secretary of the Senate
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 2-7                                           Member, Texas Senate