By Krusee H.R. No. 375 74R7636 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Mrs. Minnie "Lucile" Hardy will celebrate her 100th 1-2 birthday on March 20, 1995, at a party in her honor, and to her 1-3 family and many delighted friends, this event promises to be a 1-4 truly joyous and memorable occasion; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Houstonian, she wed Charles Arlie Hardy 1-6 when she was a young woman, and the couple enjoyed an exceptionally 1-7 happy and rewarding 75-year union that was blessed by the birth of 1-8 four cherished children; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mrs. Hardy resided in Houston for 96 years before 1-10 moving to Round Rock and has been well regarded in both communities 1-11 as a devoted wife, a loving parent, and a loyal friend and neighbor 1-12 who always finds time in her busy day to offer fellowship to 1-13 others; and 1-14 WHEREAS, She is dearly loved by all who have come to know her 1-15 for her energetic and lively spirit and continues to enjoy a 1-16 variety of leisure time pursuits; an accomplished musician, 1-17 Mrs. Hardy studied piano in her youth, and throughout the years, 1-18 has nurtured an abiding love of music, singing, and dancing; and 1-19 WHEREAS, In addition, she enjoys the fellowship and 1-20 excitement of a spirited bingo game in the company of her many 1-21 friends; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Over the years, Mrs. Hardy's close-knit family has 1-23 continued to grow, and she now enjoys the company of nine 1-24 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great- 2-1 grandchildren; blessed by the friendship of others, her extended 2-2 "family" also includes many residents of Hearthstone of Round Rock, 2-3 where she has made her home for the past four years; and 2-4 WHEREAS, The qualities that have endeared her to so many 2-5 emanate from a deep religious faith, which she has eloquently 2-6 expressed as a devout member of the United Methodist Church, and 2-7 she remains active in a variety of church activities; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Throughout her many rewarding years, this gracious 2-9 lady has brought joy and happiness to the many people whose lives 2-10 she has touched; a much-admired member of her community, Mrs. Hardy 2-11 has earned the special love and affection of all who are privileged 2-12 to know her; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby honor Minnie "Lucile" Hardy and extend warmest 2-15 congratulations to this lovely lady on the occasion of her 100th 2-16 birthday; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-18 prepared for Mrs. Hardy as an expression of high regard by the 2-19 Texas House of Representatives.