SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 825

WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Elinor and Dennis Siple placed great faith and trust in one another, and they have been amply rewarded, as they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Elinor Louise Josephine Mason and Dennis Wilson Siple married in Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, on May 1, 1965; they had met one another on a blind date while Mr. Siple was a member of the United States Air Force stationed in England, and Mrs. Siple was a student at Luton College; and

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

WHEREAS, This distinguished couple has been blessed with a wonderful family; their two children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren have been a source of much pride and joy; 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 living; their long and happy union is truly an inspiration to all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to Elinor and Dennis Siple on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of high regard 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 May 15, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate