SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 55

WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Margaret and Pete Peterson put great faith and trust in one another, and they have been amply rewarded, as they are now celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Franzen and Pete Peterson were married on June 20, 1940, in the parsonage of Hutto Methodist Church; the couple had gone on their first date on August 5, 1934, which is another day they celebrate each year; though they quickly fell in love, they decided to delay their marriage until they were more financially secure, so they waited for six years after their first date to marry; and

WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have continued to cherish traditional family values; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peterson worked in the dry cleaning business before embarking on a successful career with the state health department; he retired in 1981; Mrs. Peterson retired from the Texas teacher retirement system; and

WHEREAS, Since they married on Mrs. Peterson's 22nd birthday, their 73rd anniversary is on Mrs. Peterson's 95th birthday; it is also the day before Mr. Peterson's 97th birthday; the long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere congratulations to Margaret and Pete Peterson on their 73rd wedding anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this distinguished couple as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 12, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate