1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 138 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-4 congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson on the grand occasion of 1-5 their 50th wedding anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, For half a century, they have shared a strong 1-7 and lasting relationship filled with beautiful memories that 1-8 are cherished more dearly with each passing day; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The love that Bill and Julia have for one another 1-10 has seen them through the joys and sorrows of everyday living and 1-11 many changes in the world; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and 1-13 respect, their life together has been a source of inspiration to 1-14 all who know them; and 1-15 WHEREAS, To celebrate this august occasion, their family 1-16 and friends joined the esteemed couple at Saint Mary's Catholic 1-17 Church in Taylor on January 20, 2001, for a renewal of their 1-18 vows followed by a reception and dinner; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 2-2 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson on their 50th wedding anniversary; 2-3 and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in 2-6 their lives. 2-7 Brown 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the above 2-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-12 on January 31, 2001. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate