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90_HR0637 LRB9012994CBcb 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 Henry Brickman, Sr. of Gibson City have celebrated the 8 fiftieth anniversary of their marriage; and 9 WHEREAS, Henry and Phyllis Brickman were united in holy 10 matrimony on August 29, 1948 at the First Christian Church in 11 Chapin; and 12 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Hank Brickman, 13 Jr. and the proud grandparents of two grandchildren; and 14 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its 15 highest plateaus when a couple such as Henry and Phyllis 16 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and 17 WHEREAS, Henry and Phyllis stand as examples of the best 18 of our society, and their love and devotion to each other and 19 to their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that 20 hard work, dedication, and love can make a difference in 21 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 Henry and Phyllis Brickman on the occasion of 25 their fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for 26 achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with a child and 27 grandchildren and rich in friendships; and that we wish them 28 happiness and good health in the future; and be it further 29 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 30 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.