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                                                                  H.R. No. 790



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of former Louise postmaster Evelyn 
"Biddy" Moser on December 30, 2002, at the age of 84, deeply 
saddened not only her family but also her many friends in the 
community; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, she was born on April 14, 1918, in 
Wharton County to Walter and Ella Appling Roome; she was an alumna 
of Louise High School and attended classes at Wharton County Junior 
College; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Moser became a pioneer in women's professional 
stock car racing in the 1950s; known to many as the "Speed Queen," 
she became such a frequent winner on the women's circuit that she 
had to move to the men's circuit for a challenge; her affinity for 
fast driving remained with her throughout her lifetime and prompted 
a personalized license plate that read "MRS ZIP," though her 
explanation was that the message was a reference to her lengthy 
career with the United States Postal Service; and
	WHEREAS, In 1951, she began working for the postal service as 
a substitute route driver in Louise and went on to fill her 
husband's position when he took another job in 1957; 12 years later, 
she became officer in charge at the post office, and in 1971 she was 
commissioned as postmaster and served in that capacity until her 
1990 retirement; and
	WHEREAS, A devotee of travel and fine dining, this intrepid 
individual never stopped looking for a challenge; near the age of 
70, she bought a blue Honda and took motorcycle lessons with her 
grandson and son-in-law; while Mrs. Moser continued to discover new 
interests as she aged, her love of family and compassion for others 
were a constant in her life, as this nurturing lady was quick to 
respond when anyone needed help, even going so far as to put out 
cards for Louise residents to sign when someone in the community was 
in the midst of a difficult time; and
	WHEREAS, The life of Biddy Moser was an immeasurable blessing 
to her family, her friends, and the citizens of Louise, and she will 
long be remembered for her passion for life, her spirit of 
adventure, and her kindness and sincerity; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Evelyn "Biddy" Moser 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:  to her 
daughters, Bonnie Freeman and Laurel Clements and her husband, 
Albert; to her grandchildren, Kelly Marek, Christian, Andrew, 
C. J., Jessica, and James Clements, Olivia Garza, Angelica and 
Gabriella Sanchez, Scott Freeman, and Brittany Hollas; to her nine 
great-grandchildren; to her sisters, Dorothy York and Ruthie Yackel 
and her husband, Jesse; to her brother, Cecil Roome, and his wife, 
Robbie; to her special friend, Mike Rutt; and to all those who mourn 
the passing of this beloved woman; 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 Evelyn 
"Biddy" Moser.

                                                                Cook of Colorado


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 790 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 10, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House