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90_HR0612 LRB9012795CBcb 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 Frank Bragg of Atwood will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary 8 of their marriage; and 9 WHEREAS, Frank Bragg and the former Betty Dukeman were 10 united in holy matrimony on August 8, 1948 at the Lake Fork 11 United Church of Christ; and 12 WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Mark and Mike 13 Bragg and the proud grandparents of Jonathan, Erin, and 14 Matthew; and 15 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its 16 highest plateaus when a couple such as Frank and Betty Bragg 17 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and 18 WHEREAS, Frank and Betty Bragg stand as examples of the 19 best of our society, and their love and devotion to each 20 other and to their family and friends serve as a reminder to 21 all that hard work, dedication, and love can make a 22 difference in today's world; therefore be it 23 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 24 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 25 congratulate Frank and Betty Bragg on the occasion of their 26 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- LRB9012795CBcb 1 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 2 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.