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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 796
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is extremely
 1-4     proud to join the family and friends of Ray Lovelace in honoring
 1-5     this beloved gentleman on the grand occasion of his 90th birthday;
 1-6     and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Born April 28, 1911, this native of Bonham, Texas,
 1-8     attended public schools in the area and captained his high school
 1-9     football team; bringing honor to himself and his family, this
1-10     Fannin County resident served his country during World War II as
1-11     a member of the United States Army and the United States Marine
1-12     Corps; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Returning from the war, the distinguished gentleman
1-14     entered the American Baking Institute in Chicago; opening his
1-15     first bakery in Bonham was the beginning of a successful business
1-16     career that led to subsequent bakeries being opened in Paris,
1-17     Sherman, and Dallas; and
1-18           WHEREAS, An active and vital member of his community,
1-19     Mr. Lovelace is a lifelong member of the Bonham Methodist Church,
1-20     and he has enjoyed sharing his God-given gift of song as a tenor
1-21     in the choir; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Possessing boundless energy, this 33rd degree
 2-1     Mason and Shriner gives generously of his time to the Bonham
 2-2     Constantine Masonic Lodge and has served as its Worshipful Master;
 2-3     recognized for his dedication to all that being a Mason represents,
 2-4     Mr. Lovelace was honored by his fellow lodge members with the
 2-5     Golden Trowel Award; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Family and friends are gathering with Mr. Lovelace
 2-7     on April 28, 2001, to celebrate the august occasion of his 90th
 2-8     birthday, and it is indeed an honor for the Texas Senate to pay
 2-9     tribute to him; now, therefore, be it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11     77th Legislature, hereby declare Ray Lovelace a treasured
2-12     citizen of his city and state and extend all best wishes for
2-13     a most enjoyable 90th birthday; and, be it further
2-14           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-15     Mr. Lovelace as a memento of this special day in his life.
2-16                                                                    Cain
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2-18                                          President of the Senate
2-19                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-20                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-21                                  on April 23, 2001.
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2-23                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-25                                           Member, Texas Senate