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By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 727



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On December 31, 2005, Cleo Greer of Mineola 
celebrated her 84th birthday alongside family members and friends, 
each of whom has been blessed by her love, warmth, and kindness; and
	WHEREAS, Known to her family and friends as "Hawkins," Mrs. 
Greer was born in that small Piney Woods community in 1921  and grew 
up in the nearby farming town of Fouke; she lettered in basketball 
and was a star player for her high school team, which gained 
recognition as the first to defeat a collegiate basketball team; 
and
	WHEREAS, Following her marriage to Matthew Greer in 1941, the 
couple moved to Mineola, where they have been valued residents for 
more than half a century; Mrs. Greer spent many years as a 
homemaker, raising her four beloved children, Cleottice, Matthew, 
Ruby, and Ronald; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Greer eventually lent her famous culinary 
skills to McFarland High School, where she was employed for many 
years as a cook; McFarland alumni still recall her famous peanut 
butter cookies and peach cobbler, the latter of which today makes 
regular appearances at the McFarland Community Center to the 
delight of all; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Greer later decided to pursue her lifelong 
dream of becoming a nurse, and with perseverance and determination, 
she earned her certification as an LVN; she went on to work at 
Mineola General Hospital, where the kindness and generosity she 
bestowed on her patients are still remembered; and
	WHEREAS, Now retired, Mrs. Greer stays busy with her weekly 
quilting circle and bingo games and enjoys visits with her 
cherished family, which has grown to include son-in-law Eddie and 
daughter-in-law Danice, along with eight grandchildren, 11 
great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; and
	WHEREAS, Cleo Greer is an inspiration to all those fortunate 
enough to share in the richness of her life, and her 84th birthday 
provides a welcome opportunity to honor her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Cleo Greer on 
her 84th birthday and extend to her best wishes for continued 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Greer as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.