SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 144

WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Merlyn and Mary Whiteside made a lifetime commitment to one another, and their mutual trust has been amply rewarded, for they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Merlyn and Mary were married on August 5, 1967, at the United Methodist Church in Greene, Iowa; the high school sweethearts held the ceremony during Merlyn's brief leave from Vietnam, where he was stationed in service with the United States Air Force; and

WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Whiteside have cherished the traditional values that helped strengthen their bond long ago; 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; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Whiteside have been blessed with a wonderful family; they are respected members of the Georgetown community, and the love they share is truly an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend congratulations to Merlyn and Mary Whiteside on their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as a memento of this special day.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 15, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate