SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 175

WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, the Honorable Ruben Hope and Francine Hope placed great faith and trust in one another, and they have been amply rewarded, as they are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Ruben W. Hope, Jr., and Francine Gordon were married on March 28, 1959; the world has changed considerably during the years of their marriage, yet they have continued to cherish traditional family values; 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; and

WHEREAS, They have many treasured memories of their shared experiences, from living and working in Austin and attending The University of Texas to starting a family, making a home together, and going on memorable vacations; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hope opened a private law practice and later served the citizens of Texas as a member of the Texas House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hope have been blessed with a wonderful family; their children, Ruben III, Gregg, and Alison, and their grandchildren, Danielle, Ruben, Blythe, Stuart, Connor, and Holden have been a source of much pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Hope is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to Ruben and Francine Hope on the occasion of 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.

Nichols

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 10, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate