SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85

WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Charles and Mary-Jo Linney placed great faith and trust in one another, and they have been amply rewarded, as they are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Charles Vincent Linney and Mary-Jo Madden were married on February 7, 1959; the world has changed considerably during the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Linney have continued to cherish traditional family values; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Linney served the nation as a member of the United States Air Force, served with the Department of Justice as a chief computer specialist, and retired from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, and he earned some 75 honors from various law enforcement and military entities; Mrs. Linney is a tenured and award-winning associate professor at El Paso Community College, where she has taught and inspired students for 20 years; she also has 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their love and affection as together they have experienced the joys and sorrows of everyday living; they have been blessed with a wonderful family, and their nine children and 13 grandchildren have been a source of much pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Charles and Mary-Jo Linney is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby extend sincere congratulations to Charles and Mary-Jo Linney 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.

Shapleigh

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate