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