H.R. No. 316 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Helen Church was recently honored in a "Celebration 1-2 of Life" reception held at the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement 1-3 Center as one of a number of remarkable women ranging in age from 1-4 90 to 98 who have not only lived life but have embraced it to the 1-5 fullest; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born on April 16, 1901, in Newport, Rhode Island, 1-7 she learned the value of hard work from an early age as one of 28 1-8 children in her family, each of whom was born a year apart; despite 1-9 growing up in an inordinately large family, the diminutive 1-10 Mrs. Church at 4 feet 11 inches tall managed to stand out among her 1-11 siblings, who ranged in height from between 5 feet 10 inches to 6 1-12 feet 11 inches; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The day after she was graduated from high school, 1-14 Mrs. Church married and was soon blessed with a loving family of 1-15 her own; she lived in Florida for a number of years before moving 1-16 to Texas at the insistence of her son and since her arrival has 1-17 embraced the culture and flavor of Texas with all the enthusiasm 1-18 and pride of a native; and 1-19 WHEREAS, An inspiration to all who know her, Mrs. Church is a 1-20 bicycling enthusiast who enjoyed the sport for many years and even 1-21 participated in marathons until her son took her three bikes away 1-22 from her when she was 91; and 1-23 WHEREAS, When asked what advice she would pass on to the 1-24 younger generation, Mrs. Church responded with these words, "Think 2-1 good thoughts, don't worry, and think young," a philosophy that has 2-2 indeed served her well throughout the years; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Helen Church is a beloved member of her community 2-4 whose kindness, warmth, and generosity have touched the lives of 2-5 countless people, and it is a privilege to recognize her at this 2-6 time; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby honor Helen Church and extend warmest best 2-9 wishes to her for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it 2-10 further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Mrs. Church as an expression of highest regard by the 2-13 Texas House of Representatives.