R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, An 85th birthday is truly a cause for a celebration,
 1-2     and on February 16, 1999, Florence Maurine "Billie" Prescott Fowler
 1-3     will observe one such significant milestone in her life; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born on February 16, 1914, in Dundee, Archer County,
 1-5     Mrs. Fowler was affectionately nicknamed "Billie" by her parents;
 1-6     she graduated with honors from Dundee High School and later
 1-7     attended Draughn's Business College in Wichita Falls; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Mrs. Fowler married John William "Bill" Fowler of
 1-9     Wichita Falls on April 15, 1933; the couple moved to Floydada in
1-10     the Panhandle where they operated a farm for 17 years, surmounting
1-11     the harsh challenges of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl; in
1-12     1950 they relocated to Odessa to begin a new venture in the
1-13     oilfield equipment business, remaining in Odessa for almost five
1-14     decades; and
1-15           WHEREAS, With her husband, Mrs. Fowler enjoyed a long and
1-16     loving relationship until Mr. Fowler's passing in 1992; they were
1-17     active members of Bethany Christian Church and were blessed with
1-18     three children, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren;
1-19     and
1-20           WHEREAS, A West Texan her entire life, Mrs. Fowler
1-21     exemplifies the virtues and the values of this region; she is known
1-22     for her industry, honesty, strong spiritual belief, zest for life,
1-23     civic pride, a caring, generous spirit, and great enthusiasm for
1-24     bass fishing on the major lakes of Texas and Mexico; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, For 85 years, Billie Fowler has lived a full life as
 2-2     a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and
 2-3     great-grandmother; she has touched the lives of many people and she
 2-4     is  cherished by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-6     Legislature hereby congratulate Florence Maurine "Billie" Prescott
 2-7     Fowler on the occasion of her 85th birthday and extend to her
 2-8     sincere best wishes for continued happiness in the future; and, be
 2-9     it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11     prepared for Mrs. Fowler as an expression of high regard by the
2-12     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                        West
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 132 was adopted by the House on
         February 9, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House