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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 322
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
 1-4     to join the family and friends of Nela Basco in honoring this
 1-5     beloved matriarch on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Born March 30, 1911, in Valley Springs, Texas,
 1-7     this gracious and charming lady worked diligently for most of her
 1-8     life to provide a secure and loving home for her children, Mira,
 1-9     Johnnie Lou, and Thomas; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Nela is married to Joe Basco, and the devoted
1-11     couple has shared more than 30 years of joy and happiness; their
1-12     home has always been a source of much pride for Nela, who is a
1-13     member of the Killeen Garden Club; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Retiring at age 76, the former owner of
1-15     Kuykendalls dress shop and Palais Royal employee continues
1-16     to be a source of great strength for her family; the proud
1-17     grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 10, Nela receives
1-18     much enjoyment from her ever-increasing family; and
1-19           WHEREAS, This woman of indomitable spirit is truly
1-20     deserving of the long and happy life with which she has been
 2-1     blessed, and it is truly an honor for the Texas Senate to
 2-2     recognize such a distinguished and remarkable woman; now,
 2-3     therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     77th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Nela Basco for
 2-6     a most joyous 90th birthday and declare her a treasured citizen
 2-7     of her city and state; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-9     her as a memento of this special day in her life.
2-10                                                                  Fraser
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2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on February 21, 2001.
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2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate