By: Moncrief S.R. No. 356 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Birthdays are occasions to be joyously 1-3 celebrated, and so it was for Mrs. Mary Collins of Fort Worth on 1-4 March 24, 1993, when she was the guest of honor on her special day; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, This being her 70th birthday, she has been 1-7 privileged to witness events most of us only read about in history 1-8 books; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The blessings of her long sojourn in this world 1-10 are evident as she recalls tales of years past; Mrs. Collins has 1-11 earned respect and friendship from all who know her; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Still a vital member of her community, she is 1-13 noted for her exemplary enthusiasm for living each day to the 1-14 fullest; now, therefore, be it 1-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-16 73rd Legislature, hereby declare Mrs. Mary Collins a treasured 1-17 citizen of her town and state, wishing her many more years of 1-18 health and happiness; and, be it further 1-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to her as 1-20 a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 1-21 _____________________________________ 1-22 President of the Senate 1-23 I hereby certify that the 2-1 above Resolution was adopted by 2-2 the Senate on March 2, 1993. 2-3 _____________________________________ 2-4 Secretary of the Senate 2-5 _____________________________________ 2-6 Member, Texas Senate