H.C.R. No. 36
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, January 23, 1995, is a day of special significance
    1-2  in the lives of Congressman and Mrs. Gene Green for on this day
    1-3  they will celebrate the momentous occasion of their 25th wedding
    1-4  anniversary; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Congressman and Mrs. Green knew each other from an
    1-6  early age, both having attended Woodland Christian Church since
    1-7  childhood; active in the youth group of their church, they began
    1-8  dating in the early years of high school and continued to nurture
    1-9  their relationship for five years before their marriage on January
   1-10  23, 1970, in the church that first brought them together; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, They attended the University of Houston together,
   1-12  with Mrs. Green pursuing a career in the teaching profession
   1-13  following her graduation in 1969 and Congressman Green continuing
   1-14  his education after receiving his bachelor's degree to obtain his
   1-15  law degree in 1977; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Thanks in part to the wise counsel of his dedicated
   1-17  campaign manager, Mrs. Green, Congressman Green was elected to the
   1-18  Texas House of Representatives, where he served with distinction
   1-19  from 1973 to 1985 before being elected to the office of state
   1-20  senator; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Since 1993, this fine gentleman has distinguished
   1-22  himself as a member of the United States Congress, in which
   1-23  capacity he has become a strong voice for the citizens of Texas;
   1-24  and
    2-1        WHEREAS, A cornerstone of the Greens' 25-year marriage has
    2-2  been their ability to work together as a team in every aspect of
    2-3  their life, whether supporting each other in their chosen careers
    2-4  or parenting their two children, Angela and Christopher, in whom
    2-5  they take great pride; Angela is a sophomore at The University of
    2-6  Texas at Austin this year while Christopher is in his first year at
    2-7  Texas A&M University at Galveston; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, For 25 years, Gene and Helen Green have shared a
    2-9  strong and lasting marriage filled with many happy times and
   2-10  cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of mutual
   2-11  love, trust, and support, their life together has indeed been a
   2-12  source of joy and inspiration for the many friends and relatives of
   2-13  this fortunate couple; now, therefore, be it
   2-14        RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
   2-15  hereby congratulate Congressman and Mrs. Gene Green on the joyous
   2-16  occasion of their silver wedding anniversary and extend sincere
   2-17  best wishes to them for continued happiness in the years to come;
   2-18  and, be it further
   2-19        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-20  prepared for Congressman and Mrs. Green as an expression of high
   2-21  regard by the Legislature of the State of Texas.