1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 594 1-2 WHEREAS, The occasion of a 100th birthday is an 1-3 exceptionally joyous one and calls for great celebration, and 1-4 so it will be for Mrs. Mae Gilbert, who will be 100 years old 1-5 on May 2, 1997; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born May 2, 1897, she has been privileged to witness 1-7 things that most of us can only read about in history books; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The endearing memories of her long sojourn in this 1-9 world are evident as she recalls tales of years past; Mrs. Gilbert 1-10 has earned the respect and friendship of all who know her; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A beloved member of her community, Mrs. Gilbert is 1-12 noted for her courage and exemplary enthusiasm for living each 1-13 day to the fullest; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Charming, knowledgeable, and wise, Mrs. Gilbert has 1-15 an engaging personality; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This remarkable gentlewoman is truly deserving of 1-17 the long and happy life with which she has been blessed; now, 1-18 therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 75th Legislature, hereby declare Mrs. Mae Gilbert a treasured 1-21 citizen of her town and state; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this 1-23 notable lady as a memento of this occasion and as an expression 2-1 of the highest esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-2 Cain 2-3 ______________________________________ 2-4 President of the Senate 2-5 I hereby certify that the above 2-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-7 on April 28, 1997. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate