SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7

	WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, John and JoAnn Ward
placed great faith and trust in the future, and they have been 
amply rewarded, as they are celebrating their 28th wedding 
anniversary; and

	WHEREAS, John Lloyd Ward married JoAnn Fails at Texas First 
Baptist Church in Ore City, Texas, on July 5, 1975; and

	WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the 
years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Ward have cherished 
traditional family and moral values; and

	WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their 
love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and 
sorrows of everyday living; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ward have been blessed with a wonderful
family; their children, Jill Nicole and Jennifer Lauren have been 
a source of much pride and joy; and

	WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. John Ward 
is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Ward on their 28th wedding 
anniversary; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in 
their lives.
                                                                         Lindsay




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 3, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate