1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 859
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to
 1-3     extend heartfelt congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Duncan of
 1-4     Plano, Texas, on the grand occasion of their 60th wedding
 1-5     anniversary; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The achievement of this important milestone is
 1-7     the result of the love, devotion, and mutual respect of two
 1-8     outstanding individuals; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, High school sweethearts, Alma Smith and Bud Duncan
1-10     pooled their change with Pat Weaver and Orvil Jones to buy
1-11     marriage licenses; the foursome eloped and were married on the
1-12     front porch of a preacher; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Steadfastly embracing traditional values,
1-14     Mr. and Mrs. Duncan provided a happy and secure homelife for
1-15     their family; and
1-16           WHEREAS, This happy couple has been blessed with two sons,
1-17     Johnny and Harold, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren;
1-18     and
1-19           WHEREAS, Their hearts are filled with beautiful memories of
1-20     their life together that are cherished more dearly with each
1-21     passing year; and
1-22           WHEREAS, The happiness and companionship Alma and Bud have
1-23     found together are shining examples to all who are fortunate to
1-24     know them; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-2     76th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to
 2-3     Mr. and Mrs. Bud Duncan on their 60th wedding anniversary; and,
 2-4     be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-6     this distinguished couple as an expression of high esteem from
 2-7     the Texas Senate.
 2-8                                                                 Shapiro
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2-10                                          President of the Senate
2-11                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-13                                  on May 6, 1999.
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2-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-17                                           Member, Texas Senate