By Maxey H.R. No. 324 74R6399 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Louise Bradshaw was recently honored in a 1-2 "Celebration of Life" reception held at the Rebekah Baines Johnson 1-3 Retirement Center 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 1-5 it to the fullest; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Mrs. Bradshaw was born on September 1, 1902, in Reed 1-7 Wood, Mississippi, and first came to Texas as a young woman to 1-8 visit her brother; during her stay in Texas City, she met a Texan 1-9 whom she would later marry, and in the ensuing years, she has 1-10 embraced the culture and flavor of Texas with the enthusiasm and 1-11 pride of a native; and 1-12 WHEREAS, In addition to keeping a lovely home for the 1-13 couple's three children, Mrs. Bradshaw enjoyed a successful career 1-14 as the chief operator for a telephone and telegraph company and 1-15 worked on telephone systems at a newspaper and a number of hotels; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, Her ability to cheerfully balance the demands of 1-18 career and family throughout much of her adult life can be 1-19 attributed in part to the relaxing activities she pursued during 1-20 her leisure hours; an adept bridge player for many years, she 1-21 continues to enjoy yard work and growing her beautiful African 1-22 violets; and 1-23 WHEREAS, When asked to reflect on her life, Mrs. Bradshaw 1-24 responded with these words, "Live today and let tomorrow take care 2-1 of itself. Do the best that you can today," a simple philosophy 2-2 that has indeed served her well throughout the years; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Louise Bradshaw 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 Louise Bradshaw 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. Bradshaw as an expression of highest regard by 2-13 the Texas House of Representatives.