SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 636

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Andrew Asdell and Joe LeBlanc on the joyous occasion of their marriage; and

WHEREAS, Joe LeBlanc and Andrew Asdell married on April 8, 2017; they first met in 2014 at the Gay Christian Network conference in Chicago, and they maintained a deepening long-distance relationship until Andrew completed his master's degree and moved to Austin in 2015; Joe proposed to Andrew in Fredericksburg on August 15, 2016; and

WHEREAS, The newlyweds are looking forward to spending a lifetime sharing their love and mutual respect, and their marriage brings great happiness to their families and friends; and

WHEREAS, The Texas Senate wishes to express warmest greetings to Andrew Asdell and Joe LeBlanc as they begin their new life together; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Joe LeBlanc and Andrew Asdell and wish them many years of happiness together; and, be it further

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

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 18, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate