By Maxey                                               H.R. No. 322
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                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Irma Hurd was recently honored in a "Celebration of
    1-2  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, Ms. Hurd was born on March 27, 1903, in Mississippi
    1-7  and moved to Texas at the age of 10, embracing the culture and
    1-8  flavor of Texas with all the enthusiasm and pride of a native; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Blessed with a keen business sense and an engaging
   1-10  personality, Ms. Hurd operated a cafe for a number of years and
   1-11  also was an adept seamstress who enjoyed crocheting, dancing, and
   1-12  swimming as well; her penchant for exercise has remained a constant
   1-13  throughout her life and, at the age of 91, she continues to start
   1-14  each day with a one- to two-hour walk; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, When asked to reflect on her life, Ms. Hurd
   1-16  responded with these words, "I think eating regularly and exercise
   1-17  have helped me through the years," a simple philosophy that has
   1-18  indeed served her well over the course of her lifetime; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Irma Hurd is a beloved member of her community whose
   1-20  kindness, warmth, and generosity have touched the lives of
   1-21  countless people, and it is a privilege to recognize her at this
   1-22  time; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   1-24  Legislature hereby honor Irma Hurd and extend warmest best wishes
    2-1  to her for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further
    2-2        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-3  prepared for Ms. Hurd as an expression of highest regard by the
    2-4  Texas House of Representatives.