By: Turner S.R. No. 703
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, Birthdays are occasions to be joyously celebrated,
1-3 and so it was for Erma Doss of Rockdale on February 21, 1995, when
1-4 she was the guest of honor on her special day; and
1-5 WHEREAS, This being her 100th birthday, Erma Doss has been
1-6 privileged to witness events most of us only read about in history
1-7 books; and
1-8 WHEREAS, The blessings of her long sojourn in this
1-9 world are evident as she recalls tales of years past; Mrs. Doss
1-10 has earned respect and friendship from all who know her; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Still an active and vital member of her community,
1-12 she is noted for her exemplary enthusiasm for living each day to
1-13 the fullest; and
1-14 WHEREAS, Friends and relatives of this beloved matriarch
1-15 gathered at a reception held at Manor Oaks Nursing Home to honor
1-16 her in a manner befitting the event; now, therefore, be it
1-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-18 74th Legislature, hereby recognize Mrs. Erma Doss as a treasured
1-19 citizen of her town and state, wishing her many more years of
1-20 health and happiness; and, be it further
1-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to her
1-22 as a 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 April 12, 1995.
2-5 ______________________________________
2-6 Secretary of the Senate
2-7 ______________________________________
2-8 Member, Texas Senate