H.R. No. 305 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On March 7, 1995, Virginia Yvonne Miller will 1-2 celebrate her 60th birthday, and to her many devoted friends and 1-3 family members, the event is indeed a joyous occasion worthy of 1-4 special recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Texan, she was born to George and Virginia 1-6 West on March 7, 1935, in the community of Ballinger, and moved 1-7 with her family shortly thereafter to Odessa, where she spent her 1-8 childhood; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The only girl in her family, she learned early on 1-10 the nurturing ways she continues to exhibit today, and her loving 1-11 nature has earned her a special place in the hearts of all who have 1-12 been privileged to share her friendship and affection through the 1-13 years; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Beloved by her brothers, Representative G. E. 1-15 "Buddy" West and Joe West, she also has been blessed with a fine 1-16 family of her own; the cherished wife of Herbert E. Miller, Jr., 1-17 whom she married on June 6, 1952, she is the mother of Joe and 1-18 Julie Miller, and the doting grandmother of Jody Miller, Joshua 1-19 Miller, and Mitchell Parnell; and 1-20 WHEREAS, For many years, this remarkable woman gave 1-21 generously of her time and talents to serve as the secretary of the 1-22 First Baptist Church of Big Spring, while managing to keep a lovely 1-23 home that has always served as a welcome retreat to the members of 1-24 her close-knit family; and 2-1 WHEREAS, An excellent seamstress and interior decorator, 2-2 Mrs. Miller's appreciation for beauty is rivalled by her interest 2-3 in family history, which she has helped to preserve for both the 2-4 present and future generations of her family through her tireless 2-5 archival efforts; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Virginia Yvonne Miller is a treasured member of her 2-7 community whose kindness, warmth, and generosity have touched the 2-8 lives of countless people, and it is a privilege to recognize her 2-9 at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby congratulate Virginia Yvonne Miller on the happy 2-12 occasion of her 60th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes 2-13 for continued good fortune in the coming years; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Mrs. Miller as an expression of high regard by the 2-16 Texas House of Representatives.