78S20386 MW-D

By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 183



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The retirement of Melba Kelly as deputy probate 
clerk in the Wood County clerk's office on July 31, 2003, concluded 
almost two decades of exemplary service to the citizens of Wood 
County; and
	WHEREAS, Hired by former county clerk Martha Bridges on 
November 11, 1983, Mrs. Kelly was promoted in 1993 to her position 
of deputy III, serving  under county clerk Brenda Taylor; Mrs. Kelly 
consistently provided exceptional service while upholding the 
highest standards of professionalism, and she earned the abiding 
respect and admiration of her colleagues; and
	WHEREAS, Supported in her endeavors by her husband, Carol 
Kelly, she has been able to share this special time in her life with 
her children and their spouses, David and Jennifer Kindle, Keith 
and Lori Kindle, and Darren Kindle, as well as with her 
grandchildren, Luke, Jake, Madison, and Mason; and
	WHEREAS, Having served Wood County with integrity and 
dedication, Mrs. Kelly is most deserving of special recognition for 
her exemplary 19-year-and-9-months career and of best wishes for 
happiness as she embarks on this exciting new chapter in her life; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Melba Kelly on the 
occasion of her retirement from the Wood County clerk's office; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Kelly as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.