H.R. No. 547 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, April 3, 1995, marks a significant milestone in the 1-2 life of Leon Grevenberg for on that day he will celebrate the 1-3 momentous occasion of his 100th birthday; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born April 3, 1895, in New Iberia, Louisiana, to 1-5 Leon and Laura Byjou Grevenberg, he learned the value of hard 1-6 work from an early age as the second of 10 children in the 1-7 close-knit Grevenberg family; and 1-8 WHEREAS, In 1916 Mr. Grevenberg took as his bride the former 1-9 Marie Johnson and their union was blessed with 13 children; and 1-10 WHEREAS, He began his career as a railroad foreman in his 1-11 hometown but later relocated his family to Diboll, Texas, where he 1-12 accepted a position with a local box factory; in 1945 the 1-13 Grevenbergs moved to Orange and lived there for two years before 1-14 finally settling in La Porte, which has remained Mr. Grevenberg's 1-15 home throughout the ensuing years; and 1-16 WHEREAS, At the age of 100, this spry gentleman is still 1-17 active in a variety of pursuits; he takes great pleasure from 1-18 raising his prize game chickens and ducks and also enjoys tending 1-19 his spring and fall vegetable gardens; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Grevenberg has consistently devoted his time and 1-21 energies to the betterment of others through such worthy activities 1-22 as helping out at the annual church bazaar and serving as an usher 1-23 at Sunday mass; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Grevenberg's abiding faith 2-1 has sustained him and has been central to all his many endeavors; a 2-2 founding member of the Knights of Saint Peter Claver at St. 2-3 Theresa's Catholic Church in Orange, he currently worships at St. 2-4 Mary's Catholic Church in La Porte; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A treasured member of the community, Leon Grevenberg 2-6 continues to serve as an inspiration to all who are privileged to 2-7 know him and, on the occasion of his birthday, it is indeed fitting 2-8 that we recognize this remarkable gentleman for the joy and 2-9 happiness he has brought to so many people throughout his lifetime; 2-10 now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby congratulate Leon Grevenberg on the momentous 2-13 occasion of his 100th birthday and extend to him warmest best 2-14 wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mr. Grevenberg as an expression of highest regard by 2-17 the Texas House of Representatives.