SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 102

WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Betty and James Henson placed great faith and trust in one another, and they have been amply rewarded, as they are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Betty Lucas and James D. Henson were married in 1938 by the Reverend Ira A. Smith in Quanah; the world has changed considerably during the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Henson have continued to cherish traditional family values; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Henson worked as a grocer and baker prior to his service in the United States Air Force during World War II; after the war, the couple operated a bakery in Archer City before moving to Wichita Falls, where they managed a leather goods store; in 1961, Mr. Henson became the first student center director at Midwestern State University, and Mrs. Henson was appointed supervisor of the Wichita Falls Individual Development Center; and

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, They have been blessed with a wonderful family; their children, Jim and Betty Ann, and their grandchildren, Cole and Adam, have been a source of much pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Henson shared their happiness with family and friends at an anniversary celebration on June 20, 2013; their long and happy union 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 Betty and James Henson on their 75th 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.

Estes

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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