78R5181 JH-D
By: Bohac H.R. No. 322
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Morgan's Point lost a beloved neighbor
with the passing of Florence King Ostlin on February 2, 2003, at the
age of 89; and
WHEREAS, A native of Nevada, Missouri, Mrs. Ostlin was born
on September 24, 1913; she married Arvid L. "Ozzie" Ostlin on June
16, 1934, and the couple enjoyed a long and devoted union until his
passing in 1991; and
WHEREAS, After moving to Morgan's Point from Houston, this
esteemed woman became actively involved in the community; she
served as the city secretary for several years and was a charter
member and treasurer for the Morgan's Point Volunteer Fire
Department Auxiliary; she was also a member of the Extension,
Garden, Supper, Fun, and Optimist clubs; and
WHEREAS, Named Citizen of the Year in 1997, Mrs. Ostlin was a
cherished member of her community, and while she will be greatly
missed, her spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of the many
people whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Florence King Ostlin
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Frank Brauner; to her
grandchildren and their spouses, Carrie and Daniel Hogan, Lonnie
and Cheryl Brauner, Darrell and Diane Brauner, Kyle and Veneisa
Brauner, Karen and Jeff Craig, and Arthur Harley; to her nine
great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and many friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Florence
King Ostlin.