By:  Sims                                        S.R. No. 397
    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  Mrs. B. A. Pollard of Gatesville, Texas, on February 28, 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, Mrs. Pollard is a revered resident of
    1-8  Gatesville; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Blessed with a sweet smile and warm nature,
   1-10  Mrs. Pollard is noted for her enviable calmness and serenity; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Born on March 2, 1893, in Gatesville, she has
   1-12  lived in Coryell County all her life; she married Bud Pollard on
   1-13  August 6, 1911, and the couple provided a loving home for their
   1-14  five children, Maedell, Milton, Jo Ann, Billy, and Orvil; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, The endearing memories of her long sojourn in
   1-16  this world are evident as she recalls tales of years past;
   1-17  Mrs. Pollard has earned respect and friendship from all who
   1-18  know her; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Still a vital member of her community, Mrs. Pollard
   1-20  is noted for her exemplary enthusiasm for living each day to the
   1-21  fullest; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Friends and family members of this beloved matriarch
   1-23  gathered at the Mountain Community Center on February 28, 1993, to
    2-1  honor her in a manner best befitting the event; now, therefore, be it
    2-2        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-3  73rd Legislature, hereby declare Mrs. B. A. Pollard a treasured
    2-4  citizen of her town and state, wishing her continued health and
    2-5  happiness; and, be it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to her as a
    2-7  token of the esteem of the Texas Senate.
    2-8                                 _____________________________________
    2-9                                        President of the Senate
   2-10                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-11                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-12                                 the Senate on March 11, 1993.
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   2-14                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-15                                 _____________________________________
   2-16                                         Member, Texas Senate