By Maxey H.R. No. 313 74R6405 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Betty deGoumois was recently honored in a 1-2 "Celebration of Life" reception held at the Rebekah Baines Johnson 1-3 Retirement Center as one of a number of remarkable women ranging in 1-4 age from 90 to 98 who have not only lived life, but have embraced 1-5 it to the fullest; and 1-6 WHEREAS, She was born on February 25, 1896, in Boston, 1-7 Massachusetts, and is of French-Irish descent; Mrs. deGoumois grew 1-8 up in a New York show business family and became a gifted dancer 1-9 who performed with the Ziegfield Follies and was one of the 1-10 original flappers; and 1-11 WHEREAS, She married a Wall Street broker and the fortunate 1-12 couple was later blessed with a fine family; though she lived much 1-13 of her life on the East Coast, Mrs. deGoumois moved to Texas in the 1-14 early 1980s at the insistence of her daughter and has since 1-15 embraced the culture and flavor of Texas with all the enthusiasm 1-16 and pride of a native; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Blessed with a wealth of interests and an engaging 1-18 personality, Mrs. deGoumois is currently compiling a book about the 1-19 people at the center and is working on a play; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Betty deGoumois is a beloved member of her community 1-21 whose kindness, warmth, and generosity have touched the lives of 1-22 countless people, and it is a privilege to recognize her at this 1-23 time; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby honor Betty deGoumois and extend warmest best 2-2 wishes to her for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mrs. deGoumois as an expression of highest regard by 2-6 the Texas House of Representatives.