SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 703

	WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Ralph and 
Jean Rich placed great faith and trust in the future, and they 
have been amply rewarded, as they recently celebrated their 
50th wedding anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Ralph L. Rich married Jean Gillis on April 11, 1953;
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	WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the 
years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Rich 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. Rich have been blessed with a 
wonderful family; their children, David, Chris, and Tony, and 
their six grandchildren have been a source of much pride and 
joy; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rich are revered members of their 
community, where they have contributed generously with their 
energy and time to many worthy endeavors; and
	WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Rich is 
truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 
Mr. and Mrs. Rich 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 special day in 
their lives.
                                                                           Madla




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 29, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate