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91_HR0898 LRB9115016RHrh 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 Edward Hennessy of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, will celebrate 8 the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage; and 9 WHEREAS, Edward Hennessy and Mary Hennessy were united in 10 holy matrimony on November 25, 1950 at Our Lady Help of 11 Christian in Chicago, Illinois; and 12 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Mark Hennessy, 13 Michael Hennessy, Debra Patel, and Kevin Hennessy; and the 14 grandparents of Christopher, Gregory, Noreen, and Tyler; and 15 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its 16 highest plateaus when a couple such as Edward and Mary 17 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and 18 WHEREAS, Edward and Mary stand as examples of the best of 19 our society, and their love and devotion to each other and to 20 their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that hard 21 work, dedication, and love can make a difference in today's 22 world; therefore, be it 23 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 24 NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 25 we congratulate Edward and Mary Hennessy 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- LRB9115015RHrh 1 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 2 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.