By: Sims S.R. No. 312
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, Birthdays are occasions to be joyously celebrated,
1-3 and so it was for Armstead Kone when he was the guest of honor on
1-4 his special day, February 8, 1993; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Since this was his 101st birthday, he has been
1-6 privileged to witness events many of us only read about in history
1-7 books; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born February 8, 1892, Mr. Kone is a resident of
1-9 Holiday Retirement Center, where the staff members affectionately
1-10 refer to him as "Papa"; and
1-11 WHEREAS, The blessings of his long sojourn in this world
1-12 are evident as he recalls tales of years past; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Today, Mr. Kone enjoys reminiscing and takes
1-14 pleasure in the companionship of family and friends; and
1-15 WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community,
1-16 he is noted for his exemplary courage and his amicable and generous
1-17 nature; now, therefore, be it
1-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-19 73rd Legislature, hereby recognize Armstead Kone as a treasured
1-20 citizen of his state and wish him health and happiness; and, be
1-21 it further
1-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to him
1-23 as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-1 _____________________________________
2-2 President of the Senate
2-3 I hereby certify that the
2-4 above Resolution was adopted by
2-5 the Senate on February 24, 1993.
2-6 _____________________________________
2-7 Secretary of the Senate
2-8 _____________________________________
2-9 Member, Texas Senate