H.R. No. 1440



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of a Texan is indeed a notable 
event, and Jewel Carver Clark of Milam County celebrated this 
special milestone on January 28, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark was born in Hamilton Chapel on January 
28, 1903; she married James McGinnis Clark on Valentine's Day in 
1921, and they were blessed with five children; her family has since 
grown to include 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to being a devoted wife and caring 
homemaker, Mrs. Clark earned her teaching certificate at what is 
now Sam Houston State University in Huntsville and taught at 
schools in Hamilton Chapel, San Andres, and Thorndale; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Clark is an admirable individual who is an 
inspiration to all who know her, and the many people who have shared 
in the kindness, friendship, and warm sense of humor of this 
esteemed lady have truly been given a special gift; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Jewel Carver Clark on the momentous 
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. Clark as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Gattis

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1440 was adopted by the House on May 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House