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91_HR0517 LRB9110217KBkb 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 Gene S. Owens of LeRoy, Illinois, will celebrate the fiftieth 8 anniversary of their marriage; and 9 WHEREAS, Gene S. Owens and the former Jane E. Roy were 10 united in holy matrimony on December 16, 1949, at the 11 parsonage of Prairie Chapel in Farmer City, Illinois; and 12 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of David Owens, 13 Debbie Keele, and Mark Owens; and 14 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its 15 highest plateaus when a couple such as Gene and Jane 16 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and 17 WHEREAS, Gene and Jane stand as examples of the best of 18 our society, and their love and devotion to each other and to 19 their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that hard 20 work, dedication, and love can make a difference in today's 21 world; therefore, be it 22 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 23 NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 24 we congratulate Gene and Jane Owens on the occasion of their 25 fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for 26 achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children 27 and grandchildren and rich in friendships; and that we wish 28 them happiness and good health in the future; and be it 29 further 30 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be -2- LRB9110217KBkb 1 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.