By West                                                H.R. No. 384
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Carl Eggleston of Odessa on the notable occasion of his 100th
 1-3     birthday; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born on March 3, 1901, in Aubrey, he has been a
 1-5     resident of Odessa since 1934, when he moved there with his wife,
 1-6     Ada; the couple enjoyed a happy and fulfilling relationship until
 1-7     her passing in 1996, and they were blessed with a son, Billy, and a
 1-8     daughter, Jarolda; Mr. Eggleston takes great pride in his
 1-9     close-knit family that through the years has grown to include four
1-10     grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
1-11           WHEREAS, He was employed in the machine and auto parts
1-12     industry before embarking on a second career in the insurance
1-13     business, from which he retired at the age of 80; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Known as the oldest active member of The Gideons
1-15     International, Mr. Eggleston became involved with the Christian
1-16     business and professional men's association in Big Spring many
1-17     years ago; in 1944, he started an Odessa camp with five members,
1-18     and the group is still flourishing today; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Mr. Eggleston shares his faith with fellow
1-20     congregants as a member of the First Church of God, which he has
1-21     attended since 1938, and his favorite leisure time activities in
1-22     recent years have included walking on his treadmill, tending his
1-23     yard, and maintaining a vegetable garden; and
1-24           WHEREAS, This beloved man has long dedicated himself to his
 2-1     family, his faith, and his community, and it is most appropriate
 2-2     that he be recognized at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby congratulate Carl Eggleston on the momentous
 2-5     occasion of his 100th birthday and extend to him best wishes for
 2-6     continued happiness; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Mr. Eggleston as an expression of high regard by the
 2-9     Texas House of Representatives.