SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
	WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is a splendid occasion 
and calls for much celebration, and Jim and Peggy Hawkins of
Fort Stockton have much reason to rejoice; and
	WHEREAS, Since their marriage in 1953, at the First 
Christian Church in Pecos, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins have spent 50 
years together in loyalty and devotion; and
	WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the 
years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins have cherished 
traditional family and moral values; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, their love has grown stronger as 
together they have experienced the joys and sorrows of everyday 
living; and
	WHEREAS, The happy couple has been blessed with a wonderful 
family; their children, the late Steve W. Hawkins, Cindy Nance, 
Joni Biesenbach, and Jamie Hawkins, and their nine grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren have been the source of much pride 
and joy; and
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of the anniversary couple 
joined them on June 20, 2003, at The Riverhouse Tea Room in
Gruene to congratulate them and participate in their anniversary 
celebration; the event was hosted by their two daughters,
Cindy Nance and Joni Biesenbach; and
	WHEREAS, After enjoying a delicious meal with their family, 
Jim and Peggy cut their beautiful anniversary cake with the 
engraved sterling silver cake knife they used at their wedding


50 years ago; they were also presented with an abundant array of 
gifts, cards, and mementos; and
	WHEREAS, The loving relationship that Peggy and Jim share 
is truly an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby join the family and 
friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins in extending to them best wishes 
and congratulations on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
this distinguished couple as a memento of this grand occasion.
                                                                          Brimer




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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