By:  Turner                                            S.R. No. 690
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
    1-3  recognizing Charlie Hurd of Mexia, Texas, on the joyous occasion
    1-4  of his 103rd birthday on March 2, 1995; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Born in 1892, Charlie Hurd has been labeled the
    1-6  "walking Mexia history book"; at one time he was a chauffeur and
    1-7  worked for some well-known Mexia families; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, During his lifetime, he has witnessed two world
    1-9  wars, the invention of the automobile, and the landing of
   1-10  astronauts on the moon; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Mr. Hurd received medals of commendation for his
   1-12  service for his country during World War I; following the war, he
   1-13  worked for Governor Pat Neff during his visits to Mexia; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Today, he enjoys reminiscing and takes pleasure in
   1-15  the companionship of his friends and family; he frequently spends
   1-16  time with his sisters, Mrs. Julia Henry and Mrs. Evelyn Foreman;
   1-17  and
   1-18        WHEREAS, A reception attended by many friends was given in
   1-19  Mr. Hurd's honor, and he was presented with a special plaque for
   1-20  his birthday; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community,
   1-22  Charlie Hurd is noted for his courage, his compassion for others,
   1-23  and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now,
    2-1  therefore, be it
    2-2        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-3  74th Legislature, hereby join the family and friends of
    2-4  Charlie Hurd in extending best wishes to him and congratulations
    2-5  on the grand occasion of his 103rd birthday; and, be it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-7  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
    2-8                               ______________________________________
    2-9                                       President of the Senate
   2-10                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-11                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-12                               on April 12, 1995.
   2-13                               ______________________________________
   2-14                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-15                               ______________________________________
   2-16                                        Member, Texas Senate