By Maxey H.R. No. 314 74R6403 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Elizabeth Stroberg 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, Ms. Stroberg's family moved from South Carolina to 1-7 Texas when it was still a republic, and Ms. Stroberg was born in 1-8 the community of Center on July 27, 1903; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the state she is proud to 1-10 call home, Ms. Stroberg spent two decades in San Antonio and has 1-11 traveled extensively over the years, having visited 10 countries in 1-12 Europe; she also has enjoyed pursuing a wealth of hobbies, 1-13 including playing the piano, crocheting, knitting, painting, and 1-14 taking walks for recreation; and 1-15 WHEREAS, When asked what advice she would pass on to the 1-16 younger generation, Ms. Stroberg responded with these words, "Be 1-17 happy. Do good work," a philosophy that has earned her a special 1-18 place in the hearts of all who have been privileged to share her 1-19 love throughout the years; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Elizabeth Stroberg is a beloved member of her 1-21 community whose kindness, warmth, and generosity have touched the 1-22 lives of countless people, and it is a privilege to recognize her 1-23 at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby honor Elizabeth Stroberg 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 Ms. Stroberg as an expression of highest regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives.