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H.R. No. 53
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 100th birthday is truly cause for a celebration,
and on July 25, 2003, Zarada Rachal Moran of Houston is marking this
joyous milestone in her life; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 25, 1903, in Cloutierville, Louisiana,
to John and Amanda Beaudion Rachal, she was baptized on September 13
of that same year by the Reverend A. C. Thilliere; and
WHEREAS, This lovely lady married Tony Moran on January 25,
1922, and the couple raised their family in the Bayou State until
1956, when they moved to Chicago, Illinois; in 1996, they relocated
to Houston, and throughout more than 78 years of marriage, they
enjoyed a rewarding relationship until Mr. Moran's passing in 2000;
and
WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Moran enjoys the love and affection of
her large extended family, which includes four children, Raymond,
Andrew, Thelma, and Charles, 22 grandchildren, 41
great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren; her circle
of loved ones also includes her sisters, Alberta and Willie, who
live in Los Angeles, California; and
WHEREAS, For 100 years, Zarada Rachal Moran has lived a full
life, and she continues to share her affection with the many loved
ones who cherish her company; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Zarada Rachal
Moran on the joyous occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Moran as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 53 was adopted by the House on July
10, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House