1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 join the family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Barnes in 1-5 congratulating the happy couple on the grand occasion of their 1-6 60th wedding anniversary; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The achievement of this milestone is the result of 1-8 love, devotion, and mutual respect of two outstanding individuals; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, Uniting in marriage on February 16, 1941, this 1-11 distinguished couple built a lasting relationship filled with 1-12 beautiful memories that are cherished more dearly with each 1-13 passing day; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The love that Melvin and Ruth have for one another 1-15 has seen them through many changes in the world and the joys and 1-16 sorrows of everyday living; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The long and happy union of these Sweetwater 1-18 residents has been an inspiration to all who know and love them; 1-19 now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Barnes 2-3 on their 60th wedding anniversary and extend best wishes for the 2-4 future; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-6 esteemed couple as a memento of this special day in their life. 2-7 Fraser 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 February 5, 2001. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate