SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 975

	WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is a splendid occasion 
and calls for much celebration, and Dr. and Mrs. Mayes of Austin 
have much reason to rejoice; and
	WHEREAS, Since their marriage on May 24, 1953,
Dr. and Mrs. Mayes have spent 50 years together in loyalty and 
devotion; and
	WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the 
years of their marriage, yet Dr. and Mrs. Mayes 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, Lori Hartman, Mark Mayes, Lisa Mayes, and 
Jon Mayes, and their grandchild, Samuel Gordon Mayes, have been 
the source of much pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, Prior to moving to Austin, Dr. and Mrs. Mayes lived
in Lubbock, where Dr. Mayes was a successful orthopedic surgeon 
until his retirement a few years ago; B.K. and Gordon Mayes were 
exemplary citizens of Lubbock, where they made many deep and 
lasting friendships; and
	WHEREAS, The loving relationship that B.K. and Gordon 
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, hereby join the family and friends of
Dr. and Mrs. Mayes 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.
                                                                          Duncan




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 27, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate