SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5

	WHEREAS, When they married many years ago,
Richard Byrd "Buddy" Rogers and Minnie Pauline Mounce placed 
great faith and trust in the future, and they have been amply 
rewarded as they are now celebrating their 60th wedding 
anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Buddy and Pauline married on December 24, 1942, in 
Waco; together they operated their country store at Rogers Hill 
for more than 40 years; and
	WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the 
years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Rogers 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, Buddy and Pauline have been blessed with a 
wonderful family; their son and daughter-in-law, Richard
and Barbara, their four grandchildren, and their three 
great-grandsons have been a source of much pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are celebrating their  
anniversary with their family and friends at the West Community 
Center on January 19, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers is 
truly an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rogers on their 60th 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.
                                                                         Averitt




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   President of the Senate
 
   I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 14, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate