R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Ruby Fosha Archield has throughout her life

 1-2     committed herself to the betterment of her community, and it is

 1-3     indeed appropriate to note her many contributions at this time; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mrs. Archield settled in San Antonio

 1-5     in 1963, and since that time she has distinguished herself as a

 1-6     dedicated churchwoman, a valued colleague, and a devoted wife and

 1-7     mother; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Married to the Reverend Ruben Archield for  47

 1-9     years, this dynamic Texan is an example and inspiration to the

1-10     congregation at Friendship Baptist Church, and she has served this

1-11     community of worship in a number of capacities, including as

1-12     president of the Ministers' and Deacons' Wives' Auxiliary; she has

1-13     also lent her time and energy to Bible classes, prayer meetings,

1-14     and leadership service to the General Mission; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Mrs. Archield studied music under a number of

1-16     notable instructors, and she has utilized her musical gifts in the

1-17     service of the Lord through her participation in the church's

1-18     choir; and

1-19           WHEREAS, Despite her many accomplishments, Mrs. Archield's

1-20     greatest joy and satisfaction have come from her loving, close-knit

1-21     family, and she and Reverend Archield take great pride in their

1-22     sons, the Reverend Ruben L. Archield, Jr., the Reverend Paul Joseph

1-23     Archield, and Major John Milton Archield, and their families; and

1-24           WHEREAS, Ruby Fosha Archield's warm manner and serene

 2-1     presence have brightened the lives of all those fortunate enough to

 2-2     know her, and we take great pleasure at this time in recognizing

 2-3     her for her many achievements; now, therefore, be it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-5     Legislature hereby honor Ruby Fosha Archield for her lifetime of

 2-6     service to her community and extend to her sincere best wishes for

 2-7     continued success and happiness in the future; and, be it further

 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-9     prepared for Mrs. Archield as an expression of high regard by the

2-10     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                   McClendon

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 513 was adopted by the House on April

         18, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House