By: Turner S.R. No. 525 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The occasion of a 107th birthday is an exceptionally 1-3 splendid one and calls for great celebration, and so it was for 1-4 Aley LaRue of the Ash community in Houston County, when she was 1-5 the guest of honor on her special day; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born on March 23, 1888, in the Ash community where 1-7 she has resided most of her life, Aley has been privileged to 1-8 live through many historic events in the world; and 1-9 WHEREAS, She attended school through the third grade and 1-10 at age 26 married Tom LaRue on May 29, 1914, in Crockett, and they 1-11 were blessed with a long and happy life together until his death 1-12 in November, 1958; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The devoted couple provided a loving home for their 1-14 six children, Virgil, Carl, Annie Lee, T. W., Jay, and John; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A dedicated wife and mother, Mrs. LaRue still "rules 1-16 the roost" in her home where she has raised a garden all her life; 1-17 and 1-18 WHEREAS, A faithful member of the Church of Christ in Ash 1-19 through the years, Aley LaRue has lived by her Christian beliefs 1-20 in her daily life; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Well known for her charm, genuineness, and generosity 1-22 of spirit, this gracious lady is a respected resident of the Ash 1-23 community and Houston County; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Family members and friends of this beloved individual 2-2 gathered at the Austonio Community Center on March 25, 1995, to 2-3 honor her on this important milestone in her life; now, therefore, 2-4 be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 74th Legislature, hereby recognize Aley LaRue as a treasured 2-7 citizen of her town and state, wishing her continued health 2-8 and happiness; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented to 2-10 her as an expression of the admiration and high regard of the 2-11 Texas Senate. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on March 22, 1995. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate