By: Moncrief S.R. No. 99 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Estellar Lee Embry Belcher on the momentous occasion of 1-4 her 105th birthday on January 1, 1995; and 1-5 WHEREAS, She was born in Overton, Texas, and later moved to 1-6 Tyler, Texas; she demonstrates sincere concern for others and has 1-7 consistently taken an interest in the welfare of her community; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A beloved former resident of Tyler, Mrs. Belcher 1-9 now lives with a granddaughter, Ruby McEwing, and son-in-law 1-10 Theodore C. Johnson in Forest Hill; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The blessings of her long sojourn in this world 1-12 are evident as she recalls tales of years past; Mrs. Belcher has 1-13 earned the respect and friendship of all who know her; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Still an active and vital member of her community, 1-15 she is noted for her exemplary enthusiasm for living each day to 1-16 the fullest; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This gentlewoman has a daughter and grandchildren 1-18 who live in San Antonio, Texas; she also has great-grandchildren, 1-19 great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren 1-20 who live in Texas, Oklahoma, New York, and Hawaii; now, therefore, 1-21 be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 74th Legislature, hereby send heartiest congratulations to 2-1 Estellar Lee Embry Belcher on the grand occasion of her 105th 2-2 birthday and wish her many more happy birthdays to come; and, be 2-3 it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 2-5 as a memento of this glorious event. 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on January 30, 1995. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate