H.C.R. No. 111
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, With the observance of her 100th birthday on March
    1-2  30, 1995, Helen Marie Angelo will commemorate another important
    1-3  milestone in her long and fruitful life; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Midland, she is the daughter
    1-5  of Patrick and Mary Katherine Moran and was born in Moundsville,
    1-6  West Virginia, in 1895; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, When she was a young woman, she wed Ernest Angelo,
    1-8  and the happy couple enjoyed a deeply fulfilling 50-year union that
    1-9  was blessed by the birth of three cherished children; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Because Dr. Angelo's career as a university
   1-11  professor required frequent moves, Mrs. Angelo made her family's
   1-12  home in several communities across the nation before settling in
   1-13  Midland 24 years ago; she has been well-regarded in each community
   1-14  as a devoted wife, a loving parent, and a loyal friend and neighbor
   1-15  who always finds time in her busy day to offer fellowship to
   1-16  others; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, The Angelos were patriotic and dutiful citizens who
   1-18  sought to instill in their offspring the traditional family values
   1-19  of hard work, achievement, and community involvement, and they were
   1-20  amply rewarded for their efforts by the successes of each of their
   1-21  children; Patsy enjoyed a noteworthy practice as a physician, while
   1-22  Ernest distinguished himself as the mayor of Midland from 1972 to
   1-23  1980, and Katy has positively affected the lives of countless
   1-24  youths in her community as an elementary school teacher; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, Now surrounded by a loving family that has grown to
    2-2  include 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, Mrs. Angelo
    2-3  continues to enjoy her favorite pastimes, including reading,
    2-4  politics, and spirited discussions on world affairs; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, A devoutly religious woman, she has been nurtured by
    2-6  an abiding religious faith that she has eloquently expressed as a
    2-7  lifelong member of the Catholic Church; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, Throughout her many rewarding years, this gracious
    2-9  lady has brought joy and happiness to the many people whose lives
   2-10  she has touched; a much-admired member of her community,
   2-11  Mrs. Angelo has earned the special love and affection of all who
   2-12  are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
   2-13        RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
   2-14  hereby honor Helen Marie Angelo and extend warmest congratulations
   2-15  to this lovely lady on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be
   2-16  it further
   2-17        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-18  prepared for Mrs. Angelo as an expression of high regard by the
   2-19  Legislature of the State of Texas.