By Junell H.R. No. 498 75R9689 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On August 6, 1997, Glen Evelyn Hallmark Dunn of 1-2 Sterling City will reach a significant milestone in a full and 1-3 generous life when she celebrates her 80th birthday; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Crockett County, she was born to Luther 1-5 and Glennora Hallmark and was graduated from Sterling City High 1-6 School; she wed C. J. Dunn, and the happy couple treasured their 1-7 time together until his passing; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mrs. Dunn is well known throughout the area as an 1-9 ardent supporter of the Sterling City Eagles; affectionately known 1-10 as "Granny," she has cheered her alma mater to victory for more 1-11 than 50 years, and her warm and caring nature has earned her a 1-12 special place in the hearts of the school's basketball team 1-13 members, who send her cards on Valentine's Day; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Her devotion to the community is surpassed only by 1-15 her love of family; Mrs. Dunn is the devoted mother of four 1-16 children, Bobby Dunn, Betty Glass, Barba Clanton, and Beverly 1-17 Howard, and she has welcomed 16 grandchildren and nine 1-18 great-grandchildren into the family fold; and 1-19 WHEREAS, This lovely woman has brought great joy and 1-20 happiness to the countless people whose lives she has touched, and 1-21 she indeed merits special legislative recognition as she prepares 1-22 to celebrate her special day; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Glen Evelyn Hallmark Dunn on the 2-1 occasion of her 80th birthday and extend to her warmest best wishes 2-2 for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Mrs. Dunn as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-5 House of Representatives.