1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 162 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-4 congratulate Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Madewell of Commerce on the grand 1-5 occasion of their golden wedding anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Much time has passed since A. B. and Nancy Marie 1-7 were married on February 3, 1951; over the years, they have 1-8 remained true to their vows and devoted to one another, and 1-9 today their union endures; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Both Nancy Marie and A. B. are proud owners of 1-11 a cattle and horse ranch, which they continue to oversee; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A. B. and Nancy Marie have been blessed with 1-13 a wonderful family; their five children, Deborah Gay Wheat, 1-14 Bobby Joe Madewell, Vickie Jan O'Neal, Nancy Diane Stegall, and 1-15 Quintin B. Madewell, and 12 grandchildren are an enduring source 1-16 of joy; and 1-17 WHEREAS, For the past 50 years, A. B. and Nancy Marie have 1-18 been able to face life's challenges together, and their long and 1-19 successful union is an inspiration to all who know them; now, 1-20 therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 2-3 Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Madewell on the occasion of their 50th wedding 2-4 anniversary; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-6 this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in 2-7 their lives. 2-8 Cain 2-9 ______________________________________ 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 February 1, 2001. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate