SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Marlene and Leon Zipperer of Del Valle, who recently 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary; and

	WHEREAS, Leon Russell Zipperer was born and raised in 
Florida, and Nelda Marlene Harmon was born in Kingsland and 
raised in Austin; Leon was stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base 
with the United States Air Force when the couple met on
March 17, 1955, at a place in Austin called Round Up Drive-In; and

	WHEREAS, Leon and Marlene were married a few months later 
on June 17, and they went to Florida on their honeymoon three 
months later; Leon was transferred to England, and Marlene stayed 
in Austin until Leon returned two years later; the couple then 
lived in Guam, Kansas, and South Carolina before returning to 
Austin; Leon later retired from the military; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Zipperer have been blessed with a 
wonderful family; their children, Leona Marlene and Louise Marie, 
and their six grandchildren and great-grandchild are a source of 
much pride and joy; and

	WHEREAS, The love between Leon and Marlene has grown 
stronger each year as together they have experienced the joys and 
sorrows of everyday living; Leon has become an avid gardener, and 
Marlene is a wonderful cook and enjoys trying new recipes; the long 
and happy union of this devoted couple is truly an inspiration to 
all who know them; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend congratulations
to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Zipperer on their 50th wedding anniversary and 
sincere best wishes for the future; 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.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on June 29, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate