SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110
	WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been
	enhanced by a great and enduring love, Johnny and Bonnie Cates of
	Quitman are celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary on
	April 7, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, On that memorable day in 1955, high school
	sweethearts Johnny Cates and the former Bonnie Williams were
	joined in matrimony in a ceremony held at the First Baptist
	Church of Gilmer; over the years, they became the parents of four
	children, Steve, Amanda, Laura Lee, and the late Scott Cates, and
	today their fine family has grown to include two additional
	generations; and
	WHEREAS, Valued residents of Quitman since 1970, the
	couple are now both retired; Mr. Cates served as a colonel in the
	Texas National Guard and Reserve and worked for the Texas
	Agricultural Extension Service, while Mrs. Cates enjoyed a
	notable career with the Quitman Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past
	62 years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in
	their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love
	has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with
	grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby congratulate Johnny and Bonnie Cates on the
	occasion of their 62nd wedding anniversary and extend to them
	sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the couple as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 6, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate