1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 494 1-3 WHEREAS, Rudolph Miller, of Wellington, Texas, and 1-4 Mary Jo McClure, of Springlake, Texas, placed great faith in 1-5 themselves and their future when they married on April 4, 1944, 1-6 in Plainview, Texas; on this, the occasion of their 55th wedding 1-7 anniversary, they have been amply rewarded for their commitment; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, Many years have passed since Mr. and Mrs. Miller were 1-10 married; they have remained true to their vows and devoted to one 1-11 another and their family; today, their union endures; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Miller's devotion to one another has 1-13 been the source of much joy; their love has seen them through 1-14 life's many trials; after their marriage, Rudolph joined the 1-15 service during World War II; upon his return from service, the 1-16 couple moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, in 1952, where Rudolph 1-17 owned a commercial printing company, Humphrey Printing; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Miller are active members of the 1-19 Wichita Falls community; Rudolph has served as Lieutenant Governor 1-20 of Kiwanis International with perfect attendance for the past 40 1-21 years; he is an elder of Edgemere Church of Christ and has served 1-22 on many boards of directors, including the Wichita Falls Symphony, 1-23 the local museum, the First National Bank, and the Rehabilitation 1-24 Hospital; likewise, Mary Jo is a devoted Wichita Falls citizen, 2-1 serving on many local committees and actively participating in the 2-2 community's Woman's Forum; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been blessed with a wonderful 2-4 family; their daughter, Rena Miller Haney, and son-in-law, 2-5 Lonnie Haney, have been the source of much pride and joy; Rudolph 2-6 and Mary Jo also cherish their granddaughter, Celeste Haney Keeney, 2-7 her husband, Korby Keeney, and their only great-grandchild, 2-8 Cooper Dean Keeney; and 2-9 WHEREAS, The long and successful union of Mr. and Mrs. Miller 2-10 is certainly inspiring; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 2-13 Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Miller on the occasion of their 55th 2-14 wedding anniversary; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a special copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-16 for this distinguished couple as a memento of this notable day in 2-17 their lives. 2-18 Haywood 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on March 25, 1999. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate