By: Turner S.R. No. 330
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The occasion of a 100th birthday is an exceptionally
1-3 splendid one and calls for great celebration, and so it was for
1-4 Leah Thomson Armstrong of Georgetown, Texas, on February 6, 1993,
1-5 when she was the guest of honor on her special day; and
1-6 WHEREAS, Well known for her charm, genuineness, and
1-7 generosity of spirit, this gracious lady is a beloved resident of
1-8 Wesleyan Nursing Home; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Blessed with a sweet smile and warm nature,
1-10 Mrs. Armstrong is noted for her enviable calmness and serenity; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Born on February 6, 1893, Mrs. Armstrong is the
1-12 daughter of W. P. and Molly Wales of Florence; a longtime resident
1-13 of the Florence community, she married Raymond Armstrong on
1-14 November 6, 1911, and as farmers they worked side by side until his
1-15 death in 1968; and
1-16 WHEREAS, The oldest living member of the First United
1-17 Methodist Church in Florence, Mrs. Armstrong has lived her faith in
1-18 her daily life; and
1-19 WHEREAS, Still remarkably spry, she has lovingly tended her
1-20 large yard and garden all of her life; and
1-21 WHEREAS, Her life continues to be warmed by her many friends
1-22 and her nieces and nephew; Leah Armstrong is truly deserving of the
1-23 long and happy life with which she has been blessed; now,
2-1 therefore, be it
2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-3 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere birthday greetings with many
2-4 happy returns to Leah Thomson Armstrong on her 100th birthday; and,
2-5 be it further
2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-7 Mrs. Armstrong as a memento of this exceptional milestone in her
2-8 life.
2-9 _____________________________________
2-10 President of the Senate
2-11 I hereby certify that the
2-12 above Resolution was adopted by
2-13 the Senate on March 1, 1993.
2-14 _____________________________________
2-15 Secretary of the Senate
2-16 _____________________________________
2-17 Member, Texas Senate