SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 116
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Nancy and Horace Oden of Elgin on the splendid occasion
of their 50th wedding anniversary; and
WHEREAS, When they were married on August 2, 1953, in
their hometown of Jacksonville, Texas, Nancy Virginia Taylor and
Horace Wayne Oden made a lifetime commitment to each other, and
their mutual trust has been amply rewarded; 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, Horace served in the United States Air Force for
12 and one-half years and in the Air Force Reserve another seven
and one-half years; he transferred to civil service in 1966 as
an aircraft mechanic and retired in 1982; Nancy was dedicated
to raising their children, Michael Horace, Jeffrey Dell,
James Britton, and Janice Lavonne, and she, too, is happy to
be "retired"; and
WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the
years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Oden have cherished
traditional family and moral values and are beloved by their four
children, 14 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Nancy and Horace Oden
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 extend sincere
congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Wayne Oden on their golden
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.
Armbrister
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 24, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate