By Maxey H.R. No. 320 74R6394 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Effie Leonard 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, A native Texan, she was born in Orange on September 1-7 30, 1904, and remained a lifelong resident of the state she is 1-8 proud to call home; throughout her adult life, she has kept busy 1-9 with various positions that have included clerking and baby-sitting 1-10 and has balanced those duties with the work she has always kept 1-11 closest to her heart, serving as a committed volunteer both at the 1-12 center and at other places where she was needed; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Today, Ms. Leonard remains a friend to all, and 1-14 still enjoys engaging in her favorite hobbies, sewing and cooking; 1-15 when asked to reflect on her life, she responded, "I really like 1-16 people and have always been a friendly person who helped others," a 1-17 philosophy that has earned her a special place in the hearts of all 1-18 who have been privileged to share her love throughout the years; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, Effie Leonard 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 Effie Leonard 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. Leonard as an expression of highest regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives.