By Ogden                                                H.R. No. 69
       74R3792 BNL-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Mildred Sullivan recently marked a noteworthy
    1-2  occasion in her life when she celebrated her 105th birthday on
    1-3  January 13, 1995; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Peter Minor in Macon,
    1-5  Mississippi, Mrs. Sullivan enjoyed the companionship and support of
    1-6  five brothers and four sisters during her childhood; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, She initially came to College Station in 1912 as the
    1-8  young bride of Dr. James O. Morgan, who was the first head of the
    1-9  Agronomy Department at the growing Texas A&M campus; the couple
   1-10  enjoyed a fulfilling 20-year marriage until Dr. Morgan's death in
   1-11  1932, and their marriage was blessed with two sons, Lucien and
   1-12  James; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, She later married James Sullivan, the business
   1-14  director of the Athletic Department at Texas A&M, and her
   1-15  association with that fine institution has continued over the
   1-16  years; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, A charter member and the oldest living member of the
   1-18  A&M United Methodist Church, Mrs. Sullivan also participated in the
   1-19  activities of the Texas A&M University faculty wives for many
   1-20  years; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, This remarkable woman has led a rich and rewarding
   1-22  life filled with many happy times and cherished memories; born into
   1-23  a world that had yet to see radios, airplanes, or even automobiles,
   1-24  Mrs. Sullivan has witnessed dramatic changes over the years, but
    2-1  throughout her lifetime she has maintained her faith in God and her
    2-2  positive outlook on life; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-4  Legislature hereby congratulate Mildred Sullivan on the occasion of
    2-5  her 105th birthday and extend to her warmest best wishes for
    2-6  continued health and happiness in the future; and, be it further
    2-7        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-8  prepared for Mrs. Sullivan as an expression of high regard by the
    2-9  Texas House of Representatives.