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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 335
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     congratulate Joe and Laurine Van Hecke on the grand occasion of
 1-5     their golden wedding anniversary; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Joe asked Laurine for her hand in marriage on
 1-7     August 9, 1950; since their wedding on April 3, 1951, they have
 1-8     remained true to their vows and devoted to one another, and today
 1-9     their union endures; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Van Hecke have been blessed with
1-11     a wonderful family; their nine children, Thomas, Joan, Nancy,
1-12     James, Joseph, Jr., Rosemary, Michael, Billy, and Elaine, as
1-13     well as their 19 grandchildren and great-grandchild, are an
1-14     enduring source of joy; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Over the years, Joe and Laurine worked hard to
1-16     support their family; they eventually opened two successful
1-17     businesses, Little Joe's Ice House and Country Gold; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Dedicated to their marriage and their family,
1-19     Joe and Laurine have also proven themselves a charitable and
1-20     civic-minded couple through their support of Southwest FFA,
 2-1     Boy Scout Troop 205, Southwest Volunteer Fire Department, and
 2-2     Southwest Pony League; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, For the past 50 years, Joe and Laurine have been
 2-4     able to face life's challenges together, and their long and
 2-5     successful union, which will continue for many years to come,
 2-6     is an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to
 2-9     Joe and Laurine Van Hecke on the occasion of their 50th wedding
2-10     anniversary; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a special copy of this Resolution be prepared
2-12     for this distinguished couple as a memento of this notable day
2-13     in their lives.
2-14                                                                   Madla
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2-16                                          President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on February 22, 2001.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate