SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 95

WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Diane and Jay Baker placed great faith and trust in one another, and they have been amply rewarded, as they are now celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Jay and Diane Poole Baker were married June 8, 1963, at Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Springfield, Illinois; the world has changed considerably during the years of their marriage, yet they have continued to cherish traditional family values; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Baker served as an officer in the United States Air Force, and he and his wife took great pleasure and pride in living the life of a military family; 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, They have been blessed with a wonderful family; their children, Michael, Kevin, and Michelle, and their six grandchildren have been a source of much pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Baker 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 Diane and Jay Baker on their 50th 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 21, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate