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90_HR0602 LRB9012713CBcb 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION 2 WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the 3 cornerstones upon which our society is built, and a marriage 4 that has achieved a notable longevity is truly a model for 5 the people of the State of Illinois; and 6 WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Mr. and Mrs. 7 Ernest Osterbur of rural Ogden will celebrate the fiftieth 8 anniversary of their marriage; and 9 WHEREAS, Ernest Osterbur and the former Irene Aden were 10 united in holy matrimony on July 30, 1948 at St. John 11 Lutheran Church in Royal; and 12 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Rosalie Fisher 13 and Randall Osterbur, six grandchildren, and one 14 great-grandchild; and 15 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its 16 highest plateaus when a couple such as Ernest and Irene 17 Osterbur celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and 18 WHEREAS, Ernest and Irene Osterbur stand as examples of 19 the best of our society, and their love and devotion to each 20 other and to their family and friends serve as a reminder to 21 all that hard work, dedication, and love can make a 22 difference in today's world; therefore be it 23 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 24 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 25 congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Osterbur on the occasion of 26 their fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for 27 achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children 28 and grandchildren and rich in friendships; and that we wish 29 them happiness and good health in the future; and be it 30 further -2- LRB9012713CBcb 1 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 2 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.