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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 638
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Matej of Quinlan on the grand
 1-5     occasion of their golden wedding anniversary; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Joseph asked Peggy for her hand in marriage more
 1-7     than 50 years ago, and on October 27, 1950, they were married
 1-8     by Bishop Thomas Tschoepe in Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dallas;
 1-9     since that time, they have remained true to their vows and
1-10     devoted to one another; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Matej have been blessed with a
1-12     wonderful family; their four children, Stephen Matej, Rebecca Woods,
1-13     Joseph Matej, Jr., and Vincent Matej, and their nine grandchildren,
1-14     are an enduring source of joy; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Devoted to their marriage and their family, Joseph
1-16     and Peggy have also proven themselves a charitable and civic-minded
1-17     couple, and they are respected members of their community; and
1-18           WHEREAS, For the past 50 years, Joseph and Peggy have
1-19     been able to face life's challenges together, and their long and
1-20     successful marriage, which will continue for many years to come, is
 2-1     an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to
 2-4     Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Matej on the occasion of their 50th wedding
 2-5     anniversary; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-7     this distinguished couple as a memento of this notable day in
 2-8     their lives.
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2-11                                          President of the Senate
2-12                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-13                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-14                                  on April 3, 2001.
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2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate