H.R. No. 89 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jim Wells County resident Celerina T. Medina 
recently marked a momentous event in her life with the observance of 
her 105th birthday; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Hebbronville, Mrs. Medina was born on 
February 3, 1901, and grew up with the companionship of nine 
siblings; her family followed the challenging lifestyle of migrant 
workers, traveling by wagon and burro to ranches throughout West 
Texas and up to Michigan to pick cotton, turnips, beets, cucumbers, 
and other crops; Mrs. Medina appreciates the travel that came with 
her childhood as an opportunity to see the world beyond her 
hometown; and
	WHEREAS, With her husband, the late Juan Medina, this lovely 
lady was blessed with a family of six children, and she devoted her 
energy to her family's well-being; in addition to cleaning and 
cooking, she found time to enjoy gardening, quilting, embroidery, 
and sewing clothes for her children; and
	WHEREAS, A resident of Alice since 1955, Mrs. Medina gives 
thanks for her health and for a host of dear friends and relatives 
with whom she shares the richness of her life; and
	WHEREAS, Celerina Medina has made lasting contributions in 
the lives of countless people with her positive outlook, 
friendship, and caring nature, and it is a pleasure to join her 
family and friends in celebrating a truly special birthday; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Celerina T. 
Medina on the joyous occasion of her 105th birthday and extend to 
her heartfelt wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Medina as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                             Gonzalez Toureilles

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 89 was adopted by the House on April 
27, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House