H.R. No. 319 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Ruth Franklin was recently honored in a "Celebration 1-2 of Life" reception held at the Rebekah Baines Johnson Retirement 1-3 Center in Austin 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 it 1-5 to the fullest; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A native of Wheatland, Oklahoma, Ms. Franklin was 1-7 born January 27, 1901, and learned the value of hard work from an 1-8 early age, having begun her career as a teacher at the age of 19 1-9 and at one time teaching on a Pueblo Indian reservation in New 1-10 Mexico where she lived 20 miles from the nearest store and could 1-11 make the long trip to town only once a month; and 1-12 WHEREAS, She later held employment as a postal clerk and has 1-13 enjoyed great proficiency as an artisan throughout her life, 1-14 engaging in watercolor painting for many years and continuing to 1-15 create precious, one-of-a-kind craft projects to this day with her 1-16 beautiful embroidery and crocheting; and 1-17 WHEREAS, When asked what advice she would pass along to 1-18 members of the younger generation, Ms. Franklin responded with 1-19 these words of wisdom, "Live the golden rule--that, and stay out of 1-20 trouble," a simple philosophy that has indeed served her well 1-21 through the years; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Ruth Franklin is a beloved member of her community 1-23 whose kindness, warmth, and generosity have touched the lives of 1-24 countless people throughout her lifetime, and it is a privilege to 2-1 recognize her at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby honor Ruth Franklin and extend warmest best 2-4 wishes to her for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it 2-5 further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Ms. Franklin as an expression of highest regard by the 2-8 Texas House of Representatives.