H.R. No. 712



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is always 
cause for celebration and on May 23, 2006, Miriam Smith Vale is 
marking this milestone in her long and accomplished life; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Lindale on May 23, 1906, Mrs. Vale graduated 
from Texas Woman's University, and in 1927, she traveled by train to 
Rio Grande City to accept a teaching position; she shared her love 
of learning with area youth as an educator for the next three 
decades; and
	WHEREAS, Three years after her arrival in South Texas, on 
February 19, 1930, Mrs. Vale married Arnold Joseph Vale, and the 
couple shared a loving marriage until his passing in 1991; they were 
blessed with three sons, Arnold Joseph Vale, Jr., Samuel Franklin 
Vale, and John Edward Vale; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Mrs. Vale has been active in a 
number of civic organizations, including the Daughters of the 
American Revolution, the Daughters of the Confederate Soldiers, and 
Colonial Dames of the 17th Century; her membership has also 
benefited the Starr County Historical Society, the American 
Association of University Women, and the Federated Women's Clubs; 
and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with a century of wonderful memories, Miriam 
Smith Vale remains a source of genuine inspiration to all those who 
share in the richness of her life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize Miriam Smith Vale 
on the momentous occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her 
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Vale as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                      Hardcastle
                                                                         Guillen

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 712 was adopted by the House on May 
15, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House