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