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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 Orville Grove of Mahomet celebrated the fiftieth anniversary
8 of their marriage; and
9 WHEREAS, The couple were united in holy matrimony on
10 January 1, 1949 at the Baptist Church in Urbana; and
11 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Carrie
12 Brownfield; and
13 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its
14 highest plateaus when a couple such as Mr. and Mrs. Orville
15 Grove celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and
16 WHEREAS, They stand as examples of the best of our
17 society, and their love and devotion to each other and to
18 their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that hard
19 work, dedication, and love can make a difference in today's
20 world; therefore be it
21 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
22 NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
23 we congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Orville Grove on the occasion of
24 their fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for
25 achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with a child and
26 rich in friendships; and that we wish them happiness and good
27 health in the future; and be it further
28 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
29 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.