1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 538
 1-2           WHEREAS, The occasion of a 90th birthday is an exceptionally
 1-3     joyous one, and Mildred Frances Griffin Hackett of Gladewater
 1-4     celebrated hers on January 2, 1999; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born on January 2, 1909, to William Floyd Griffin
 1-6     and Ella Brannon Griffin in Cherokee County, she was one of four
 1-7     daughters; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mrs. Hackett has lived in Gladewater
 1-9     for many years; her husband, Marshall Hackett, predeceased her in
1-10     July, 1990; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Mrs. Hackett has been a devoted aunt to her niece,
1-12     Janell Whitt, and her three nephews, Thomas E. Croley, Gary Burke,
1-13     and the late S. Glenn Burke, as well as a number of great-nephews,
1-14     great-great-nephews, and one great-great-niece; and
1-15           WHEREAS, The family will gather in Gladewater over the Easter
1-16     holidays to visit with Mrs. Hackett and renew family ties; and
1-17           WHEREAS, A beloved member of her community, she is noted for
1-18     her courage and exemplary enthusiasm for living each day to the
1-19     fullest; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Charming, knowledgeable, and wise, Mrs. Hackett is
1-21     noted for her engaging personality; and
1-22           WHEREAS, This remarkable gentlewoman is truly deserving of
1-23     the long and happy life with which she has been blessed; now,
1-24     therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-2     76th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Mildred Hackett
 2-3     on her 90th birthday year; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-5     Mrs. Hackett as a memento of this grand occasion.
 2-6                                                              Barrientos
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 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on March 31, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate