SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 74

	WHEREAS, Many years ago, John Daniel Jackson, Sr., and 
Maggie Lee James made a lifetime commitment to each other, and 
their mutual trust has been amply rewarded, for they recently 
celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on April 15, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Navy during 
World War II, John worked for the United States Postal Service 
for 39 years; a professional seamstress all her life, Maggie 
retired from Houston Community College after 26 years of teaching 
upholstery and drapery making; and
	WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the 
years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have cherished 
traditional family values; they have been members of Mount Moriah 
Baptist Church since 1952; 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, John and Maggie have been blessed with a wonderful 
family, and they are beloved and respected by their children, 
John Daniel Jackson, Jr., Priscilla Ann, Loy Denise, and
Kelvin Dwayne, their 11 grandchildren, and their five 
great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, The loving relationship that Maggie and John 
share 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 sincere 
congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson on their 57th wedding 
anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 13, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate