R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of a notable Texan is indeed an
1-2 occasion worthy of special recognition, and on March 13, 1999,
1-3 Nellie M. Roy-Ball of Galveston celebrated this memorable
1-4 milestone; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Born in Broussard, Louisiana, on March 13, 1919,
1-6 Mrs. Roy-Ball and her husband moved to Galveston in the early
1-7 1930s, and until his passing they shared the various
1-8 responsibilities of providing for and raising their beloved
1-9 children; and
1-10 WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy-Ball has been a witness to the vast changes
1-11 that have shaped our nation over the past eight decades, and the
1-12 knowledge she has acquired during this time provides a great
1-13 resource for the Ball family and all who know her; and
1-14 WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan has been an inspiration to
1-15 her many friends and numerous family members, including her 18
1-16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and it is truly a
1-17 pleasure to join them in honoring her at this time; now, therefore,
1-18 be it
1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-20 Legislature hereby congratulate Nellie M. Roy-Ball on the occasion
1-21 of her 80th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for
1-22 continued happiness; and, be it further
1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-24 prepared for Mrs. Roy-Ball as an expression of high regard by the
2-1 Texas House of Representatives.
Gray
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 863 was adopted by the House on May
22, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House