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78R11143 JH-D
By: Merritt H.R. No. 751
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, March 10, 2003, marked a significant milestone in
the life of Mary Ann Pierce of Gladewater, for on that day she
celebrated her 100th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Pierce was born in Chandler in 1903; she
married Walter Lee Pierce in 1921, and the couple enjoyed a rich and
rewarding marriage until his passing 63 years later; and
WHEREAS, The proud mother of seven children, Mrs. Pierce has
watched her family grow to include 25 grandchildren, 51
great-grandchildren, 65 great-great-grandchildren, and six
great-great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a large and loving family, numerous
friends, and a lifetime of wonderful memories, Mary Ann Pierce
truly has reason to celebrate, and it is a pleasure to join in
honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mary Ann Pierce on the joyous
occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Pierce as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.