H.R. No. 272



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Mildred Orville Guilmenot Gipson commemorated a 
momentous occasion with the celebration of her 90th birthday on 
January 25, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, The first of six children, Mrs. Gipson was born on 
January 25, 1914, in Corpus Christi to loving parents Richard 
Arthur Guilmenot and Millie Evers; after completing high school, 
she continued her education at St. Philip's College; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted wife to her husband, Earl, and a loving 
stepmother to his son, Earl Gipson, Jr., she has watched with joy as 
her family has blossomed, growing to include an extensive circle of 
nieces, nephews, and stepgrandchildren, all of whom have greatly 
benefited from Mrs. Gipson's wit and wisdom; and
	WHEREAS, During World War II, this remarkable woman joined 
the war effort, showing her support for her country and her 
brothers, who were bravely defending the United States; a defense 
worker at Kelly Air Force Base, Mrs. Gipson excelled at repairing 
and rebuilding aircraft instruments, earning frequent praise for 
the quality and quantity of her production; after the war, she 
embarked on a civil service career at the air force base, eventually 
becoming the first woman to serve as the base's equipment 
management officer for the motor pool, a position that placed the 
authorization for the use of any vehicle under her direct 
supervision; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to performing her important work, Mrs. 
Gipson has long been a champion of civil rights; deeply committed to 
the Morale Committee, a group devoted to ensuring equality for 
African Americans at the air force base, she strove to improve 
working conditions and employment opportunities for all employees; 
and
	WHEREAS, After an impressive 39 years of service, Mrs. Gipson 
retired in 1982 at the age of 69; along with a childhood friend, she 
helped form the Carver Volunteers, a group committed to the support 
and assistance of the Carver Community Cultural Center, and she 
served on the center's board, providing much-appreciated advice and 
counsel; and
	WHEREAS, An avid reader who enjoys literature and history, 
Mrs. Gipson has instilled a love of learning in her family members 
and prides herself on her extensive library; and
	WHEREAS, Mildred Orville Guilmenot Gipson is a true joy and 
blessing to all who know her; her warmth, humor, knowledge, and 
vivacity have been a continual source of inspiration to her 
countless friends and family members; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Mildred 
Orville Guilmenot Gipson on the milestone of her 90th birthday and 
extend to her best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Gipson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 272 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House