SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to Naomi Rose Ferry Haza of Columbus, Indiana, on the 
grand occasion of her 80th birthday; and
	WHEREAS, Naomi Rose was born on June 1, 1924, in 
Columbus, Indiana, to Peter and Florence Habig Ferry, and was 
the youngest of seven children; she was baptized, confirmed, and 
later married at Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church; she attended 
Saint Bartholomew Elementary School and graduated from Columbus 
High School in 1941; and
	WHEREAS, An excellent student, Naomi Rose was a voracious 
reader from an early age; she was a creative writer, performed 
in many school plays, and enjoyed tap dancing; she continues her 
love for the theater and will observe her 80th birthday with a 
trip to New York to see some Broadway shows; and
	WHEREAS, Naomi Rose Ferry met a young military pilot, 
Lieutenant Eugene E. "Gene" Haza, at the end of World War II, and 
the couple married on September 4, 1945; they enjoyed a long and 
happy union of 58 years and were blessed with eight children, 
Colin, Kevin, Kim, Karen, Kelly, Craig, Kathleen, and Keith; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted mother, Mrs. Haza was deeply involved 
in the lives of her children; she was active in the Daughters of 
Isabella and volunteered at her children's parochial school; she 
served as a Cub Scout den mother, followed her children's Little 
League games, assisted in their paper routes, and cared for 
countless pets; and

	WHEREAS, She helped organize the original Mead Village 
Fourth of July parade, a tradition that continues today; an 
avid sports fan, she follows college basketball, professional 
football, and auto racing, and she frequently visits her children,
her 22 grandchildren, and her nine great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Haza is a distinguished and respected 
member of her community and is noted for her compassion for 
others and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate 
Naomi Rose Ferry Haza on her 80th birthday and extend best 
wishes for a jubilant birthday celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as a memento of this special day.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 3, 2004.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate