By Keffer H.R. No. 645 77R10388 MJS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Betty Blanton Crabtree is most deserving of special 1-2 legislative recognition for her valuable contributions and ongoing 1-3 efforts in the Hood County community; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A direct descendent of Collin McKinney, the oldest 1-5 delegate to the Convention of 1836 and the one who was given the 1-6 pen used to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, 1-7 Mrs. Crabtree is a seventh-generation Texan who is actively 1-8 involved in the local genealogical society in Hood County and the 1-9 Comanche Peak Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas; 1-10 moreover, she shares her extensive knowledge of genealogy as well 1-11 as her love of birds with students in area schools; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mrs. Crabtree met her husband, Charles, when they 1-13 both worked for Consolidated Vultee Aircraft, and they were married 1-14 in 1949; they raised four children, and she considers helping her 1-15 children to become caring and responsible adults her greatest 1-16 accomplishment and the one of which she can be most proud; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Following retirement, the Crabtrees moved to a home 1-18 on the Brazos River in Hood County, and over the last decade, this 1-19 proud Texan has made countless contributions to the residents of 1-20 Granbury and the surrounding area; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mrs. Crabtree is a fitting example of someone who 1-22 lives life to its fullest extent; with her optimism, bright 1-23 outlook, and sunny disposition, she has been a shining light in her 1-24 community, and it is indeed most appropriate to pay tribute to this 2-1 fine woman at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby congratulate Betty Blanton Crabtree for her many 2-4 good works and deeds in the Hood County community and extend to her 2-5 sincere best wishes for happiness and good fortune in her future 2-6 endeavors; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mrs. Crabtree as a token of high regard by the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives.