By Maxey                                               H.R. No. 325
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                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Lola Mae Daniel 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, Born on September 22, 1902, in Stephenville, she has
    1-7  traveled extensively throughout much of her adult life, serving as
    1-8  a missionary teacher in Taiwan for many years and teaching English
    1-9  to students in China while in her eighties; closer to home,
   1-10  Ms. Daniel served as the dean of boys at the San Marcos Baptist
   1-11  Academy for five years and continues to maintain an active
   1-12  professional life as a counselor at Howard Payne College in
   1-13  Brownwood; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, A popular public speaker, Ms. Daniel also has
   1-15  authored her autobiography, Never Too Late, and is currently at
   1-16  work on a second book, Through the Red Gate, which details her
   1-17  experiences living in China; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, When asked to reflect on her life, Ms. Daniel
   1-19  responded with these words, "My life has been spent trying to help
   1-20  other people," a sentiment that has earned her a special place in
   1-21  the hearts of all who have been privileged to share her friendship
   1-22  through the years; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Lola Mae Daniel is a beloved member of her community
   1-24  whose kindness, warmth, and generosity have touched the lives of
    2-1  countless people, and it is a privilege to recognize her at this
    2-2  time; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-4  Legislature hereby honor Lola Mae Daniel and extend warmest best
    2-5  wishes to her for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it
    2-6  further
    2-7        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-8  prepared for Ms. Daniel as an expression of highest regard by the
    2-9  Texas House of Representatives.