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                                                                  H.R. No. 44 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A 107th birthday is truly cause for a celebration, 
and on September 11, 2003, Millard Sheppard of Waco observed this  
notable occasion in his life with a party in the company of his 
family and friends; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Sheppard was born in Wilmington, Delaware, in 
1896, the year that Henry Ford built a horseless carriage that was a 
forerunner of the modern automobile; he has lived through a 
remarkable period of history that has spanned the 19th to the 21st 
centuries and witnessed two World Wars, the Great Depression, the 
advent of radio, television, and the Internet, the civil rights 
movement, and countless other technological advances and 
world-changing events; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Sheppard was personally hired by Pierre du Pont  
to work for DuPont in Wilmington, where his father was also 
employed; one of his projects over the course of his 40-year career 
as a designer was creating parts used in the construction of the 
atomic bomb; he retired in the late 1960s; and
	WHEREAS, He met his future bride, Gracie, at his church, and 
the couple married in 1917 and enjoyed a rewarding relationship 
until her passing in 1965; Mr. Sheppard cherishes his family that 
today includes his daughter, Edna L. Hull, three grandchildren, and 
four great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, At home at the Meadowlands Terrace, this esteemed 
gentleman is a favorite among both staff and fellow residents; he 
remains very independent and in good health and attributes his 
longevity to happiness; and
	WHEREAS, The birthday of Mr. Sheppard provides a fitting 
opportunity to honor this beloved man who remains an inspiration to 
all who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Millard 
Sheppard on the momentous occasion of his 107th birthday and extend 
to him heartfelt best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Sheppard as an expression of high esteem by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Mabry

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 44 was adopted by the House on 
September 22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House