By:  Turner                                            S.R. No. 394
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, Birthdays are occasions to be joyously celebrated,
    1-3  and so it was for the Reverend Riley Blocker of Hearne, Texas, on
    1-4  January 3, 1995, when he was the guest of honor on his special day;
    1-5  and
    1-6        WHEREAS, This being his 104th birthday, he has been privileged
    1-7  to witness events most of us only read about in history books; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, The blessings of his long sojourn in this world are
    1-9  evident as he recalls tales of years past; Reverend Blocker has
   1-10  earned respect and friendship from all who know him; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Still an active and vital member of his community,
   1-12  he is noted for his exemplary enthusiasm for living each day to
   1-13  the fullest; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Friends and relatives of this beloved pastor gathered
   1-15  on January 12, 1995, to honor him in a manner befitting the event;
   1-16  now, therefore, be it
   1-17        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-18  74th Legislature, hereby recognize Reverend Riley Blocker as a
   1-19  treasured citizen of his town and state, wishing him many more
   1-20  years of health and happiness; and, be it further
   1-21        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to him as a
   1-22  token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
   1-23                               ______________________________________
    2-1                                       President of the Senate
    2-2                                    I hereby certify that the above
    2-3                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    2-4                               on March 9, 1995.
    2-5                               ______________________________________
    2-6                                       Secretary of the Senate
    2-7                               ______________________________________
    2-8                                        Member, Texas Senate