1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1034 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great 1-4 pleasure in recognizing Dr. Benjamin L. and Mrs. Frances D. Hooks 1-5 on the grand occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and 1-6 WHEREAS, For half a century, the devoted couple has shared 1-7 a strong and lasting relationship filled with beautiful memories 1-8 that are cherished more dearly with each passing year; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In commemoration of this milestone in their lives, 1-10 their family and friends gathered on Sunday, May 6, 2001, to pay 1-11 tribute to the distinguished couple; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The Ned R. McWherter Library Rotunda on the 1-13 University of Memphis campus was the setting for the prestigious 1-14 gathering benefitting the Hooks Institute Archive Project; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and 1-16 respect, their life together has been a source of inspiration to 1-17 all who know and love them; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-19 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 2-1 Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Hooks on their 50th wedding anniversary; 2-2 and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-4 the esteemed couple as a memento of this special day. 2-5 Ellis 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on May 11, 2001. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate