By Junell                                            H.C.R. No. 261
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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, Vollie Urbantke of San Angelo will celebrate her
 1-2     80th birthday on May 25, 1999, and this memorable occasion is
 1-3     indeed worthy of special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mrs. Urbantke was born in Runnels County on May 25,
 1-5     1919, and attended school in Sweet Home until the eighth grade when
 1-6     she  stayed home to care for her mother and help run the farm; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, On January 15, 1941, she wed B. G. Urbantke in
 1-8     Rowena, and together they lovingly raised five children; today, she
 1-9     has seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, to whom she
1-10     is affectionately known as "Granny"; and
1-11           WHEREAS, After moving to San Angelo in 1961, Mrs. Urbantke
1-12     began employment at Baptist Memorial Hospital, and her generous and
1-13     joyful spirit brought cheer into the lives of the sick and elderly
1-14     until her retirement in 1990; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Mrs. Urbantke remains a vibrant woman who enjoys
1-16     gardening, reading, sewing, and crocheting, and her beautiful
1-17     afghans are cherished by all those who have received one; and
1-18           WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan is an inspiration to her many
1-19     friends and family members, and it is truly a pleasure to join them
1-20     in honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-22     hereby congratulate Vollie Urbantke on the occasion of her 80th
1-23     birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
1-24     happiness; and, be it further
 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-2     prepared for Mrs. Urbantke as an expression of high regard by the
 2-3     Texas House of Representatives and Senate.