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90_HR0598 LRB9012685CBcb 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 Herb Mason of Tuscola will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary 8 of their marriage; and 9 WHEREAS, Herb Mason and the former Myrtis Moore were 10 united in holy matrimony on July 22, 1948 in Vincennes, 11 Indiana; and 12 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of James, David, and 13 Michael and four grandchildren; and 14 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its 15 highest plateaus when a couple such as Herb and Myrtis Moore 16 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and 17 WHEREAS, Herb and Myrtis Mason stand as examples of the 18 best of our society, and their love and devotion to each 19 other and to their family and friends serve as a reminder to 20 all that hard work, dedication, and love can make a 21 difference in today's world; therefore be it 22 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 23 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 24 congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Herb Mason 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- LRB9012685CBcb 1 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.