By Maxey                                               H.R. No. 319
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                                  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.