SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1016

WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Charles and Beverly Terrell 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 T. Terrell and Beverly Kennedy were married on May 30, 1959; the world has changed considerably during the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Terrell have continued to cherish traditional family values; 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 life; even faced with the prospect of Charles's permanent paralysis after the onset of Guillain-Barre syndrome, they nevertheless maintained their hope in the future and emerged from the experience stronger than before; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Terrell have been blessed with a wonderful family; their children, Cathy Williamson and Charles Terrell, Jr., and their six grandchildren have been a source of much pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Terrell 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 Mr. and Mrs. Terrell 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.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate