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