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90_HR0634 LRB9013073KBkb 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 Louis Meier of Urbana will celebrate the sixtieth anniversary 8 of their marriage; and 9 WHEREAS, Louis Meier and the former Waneta Edwards were 10 united in holy matrimony on September 16, 1938, at Covington, 11 Indiana; and 12 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its 13 highest plateaus when a couple such as Louis and Waneta 14 celebrate their wedding anniversary; and 15 WHEREAS, Louis and Waneta stand as examples of the best 16 of our society, and their love and devotion to each other and 17 to their friends serve as a reminder to all that hard work, 18 dedication, and love can make a difference in today's world; 19 therefore be it 20 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 21 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 22 congratulate Louis and Waneta Meier on the occasion of their 23 sixtieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for 24 achieving a long and happy marriage; and that we wish them 25 happiness and good health in the future; and be it further 26 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 27 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.