SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22
	WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Lew Simmonds and
	Pat Kowalik made a lifetime commitment to one another, and their
	mutual trust has been amply rewarded, for they are celebrating
	their 50th wedding anniversary on August 12, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, Lew and Pat met and fell in love when they were
	students at Southwest Texas State University; they were married
	on August 12, 1967, at the historic Immaculate Conception of the
	Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Panna Maria, Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Simmonds had long and successful
	careers in the Texas public school system, and over the years,
	they greatly influenced the lives of many young Texans; and
	WHEREAS, The devoted couple has been blessed with a
	wonderful family; their three children and eight grandchildren
	are a source of immense pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably in the years of
	their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Simmonds continue to cherish the
	traditional values and strong Christian faith that helped
	inspire their bond long ago; 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 congratulate Lew and Pat
	Simmonds 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.
	Watson
		________________________________
		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 18, 2017.
		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate
		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate