1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 531 1-2 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ridgell placed great faith in 1-3 their future when they married on March 11, 1949, in Dallas, and 1-4 on this, their 50th wedding anniversary, they have been greatly 1-5 rewarded for their commitment; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridgell were high school sweethearts 1-7 in their hometown of Prescott, Arkansas; they supported their 1-8 family through Mr. Ridgell's employment at LTV in Grand Prairie 1-9 and, later, through his ownership of laundries; Mrs. Ridgell 1-10 contributed through her employment with JC Penney and UCCEL 1-11 Computing Company; Mr. and Mrs. Ridgell lived in Duncanville 1-12 until their retirement; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridgell's union has been the source 1-14 of much joy; their love for one another has also seen them through 1-15 life's many trials; the world has changed considerably during their 1-16 50 years of marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Ridgell have remained true 1-17 to their vows and devoted to one another, and today, their union 1-18 endures; and 1-19 WHEREAS, They have been blessed with a wonderful family; 1-20 their children, Steve and Jan, and their five grandchildren have 1-21 been the source of much pride and joy; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ridgell honored their 50-year 1-23 commitment with a ceremony to renew their wedding vows; their son, 1-24 Steve Ridgell, performed the ceremony and their daughter, Jan Frank, 2-1 presented the wedding music; they then shared their happiness with 2-2 their family and friends at a reception held at League Street Church 2-3 of Christ in Sulphur Springs and hosted by their children; and 2-4 WHEREAS, The long and successful union of Mr. and Mrs. Ridgell 2-5 is certainly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 2-8 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ridgell on the occasion of their 50th wedding 2-9 anniversary; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a special copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-11 for this distinguished couple as a memento of this notable day in 2-12 their lives. 2-13 Cain 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on March 30, 1999. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate