By Gray H.R. No. 863 76R14957 JBR-D 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.