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90_HR0639 LRB9012995CBcb 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 James C. Jones of Urbana will celebrate the fiftieth 8 anniversary of their marriage; and 9 WHEREAS, James and Lucille Jones were united in holy 10 matrimony on September 5, 1948 at the Rankin Methodist 11 Church; and 12 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Kenneth, Russell, 13 and Harold and the proud grandparents of one grandchild; and 14 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its 15 highest plateaus when a couple such as James and Lucille 16 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and 17 WHEREAS, James and Lucille 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 James and Lucille Jones 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 a grandchild 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- LRB9012995CBcb 1 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.