By:  Turner                                            S.R. No. 591
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, Birthdays are occasions to be joyously celebrated,
    1-3  and so it was for Minnie Spiller on February 20, 1995, when she
    1-4  was the guest of honor on her special day; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, This being her 101st birthday, she has been privileged
    1-6  to witness events most of us only read about in history books; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, The blessings of her long sojourn in this world are
    1-8  evident as she recalls tales of years past; known by her pet name,
    1-9  "Granny" has earned respect and friendship from all who know her;
   1-10  and
   1-11        WHEREAS, The oldest resident at Madisonville Nursing Home,
   1-12  Minnie Spiller lived most of her life on a farm and shares her fond
   1-13  memories of those years with the residents and staff; 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, Friends and relatives of this beloved individual
   1-18  gathered at a family birthday party to honor her in a manner
   1-19  befitting the event; now, therefore, be it
   1-20        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-21  74th Legislature, hereby recognize Minnie Spiller as a treasured
   1-22  citizen of her town and state, wishing her continued health and
   1-23  happiness; and, be it further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to her as a
    2-2  token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
    2-3                               ______________________________________
    2-4                                       President of the Senate
    2-5                                    I hereby certify that the above
    2-6                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    2-7                               on April 3, 1995.
    2-8                               ______________________________________
    2-9                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-10                               ______________________________________
   2-11                                        Member, Texas Senate