By: Ratliff S.R. No. 888 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Over the course of the past century, Gladys Earl 1-3 Beckham has lived a life as vast as the state she is proud to call 1-4 home, and it is indeed a great pleasure to honor her at this time 1-5 for she has not only lived life, but has embraced it to the 1-6 fullest; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Born during the administration of 1-8 President Grover Cleveland, she came into this world on 1-9 January 29, 1895, in the community of Groesbeck, where her father 1-10 was a local businessman; blessed with the support and guidance of 1-11 devoted parents, she enjoyed a happy childhood amid the company of 1-12 four brothers and sisters; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In 1914, she was united in holy matrimony to 1-14 Samuel Tracy Beckham, with whom she shared a warm and fulfilling 1-15 marriage of many years duration until his passing; the couple made 1-16 their home in a number of Texas communities through the years, 1-17 including Marlin, Fort Worth, and Coolidge, during which time they 1-18 entered a new chapter in their life together when they became the 1-19 proud parents of three sons, John A. Beckham, James Beckham, and 1-20 Lloyd Beckham; and 1-21 WHEREAS, In the ensuing years, Mrs. Beckham has been 1-22 filled with joy as her children have had families of their own 1-23 and she has witnessed the birth of three succeeding generations 2-1 of her distinguished Texas family, including her nine grandchildren, 2-2 John Frank, James, David, Bradley, Patricia, James Thomas, Stephen, 2-3 Richard, and Tracey, her 12 great-grandchildren, Tracy, John David, 2-4 Stacey, Stephanie, Brady, Gina, Patrice, Dustin, Scott, Stephen, Jr., 2-5 Austin, and Fawn, as well as six great-great-grandchildren; and 2-6 WHEREAS, At the age of 100, Mrs. Beckham continues to fill 2-7 her leisure time with embroidering pillows and wall hangings that 2-8 are certain to become treasured family heirlooms, and she also enjoys 2-9 such relaxing pursuits as watching television, reading, and visiting 2-10 with family and friends; and 2-11 WHEREAS, On January 20, 1995, Mrs. Beckham was the guest of 2-12 honor at a special party that was held to celebrate her 100th 2-13 birthday, and this occasion meant a great deal to her family and 2-14 friends for it accorded them an opportunity to share with her a 2-15 small bit of the joy and hope she has imparted to all who have 2-16 shared her love and friendship through the years; now, therefore, 2-17 be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-19 74th Legislature, hereby congratulate Gladys Earl Beckham on the 2-20 occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes 2-21 for continued happiness in the coming year; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-23 for Mrs. Beckham as an expression of highest regard by the Senate 2-24 of the State of Texas. 2-25 ______________________________________ 3-1 President of the Senate 3-2 I hereby certify that the above 3-3 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-4 on May 2, 1995. 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 Secretary of the Senate 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Member, Texas Senate