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79R3870 MDM-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 80 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A 90th birthday is indeed cause for a celebration, 
and on January 29, 2005, Oliver Wendell Sprott, Sr., of Beaumont is 
commemorating this milestone at a party in his honor; and
	WHEREAS, Born on February 1, 1915, in Beaumont, Mr. Sprott 
was a member of the Charlton Pollard High School Class of 1932; he 
attended Tuskegee Institute in Alabama before transferring to Wiley 
College, where he received his bachelor of arts degree; during his 
time at Wiley, he also earned All Conference honors as a center on 
the school football team; and
	WHEREAS, Following college, Mr. Sprott served his country as 
a member of the United States Army, attaining the rank of staff 
sergeant; honorably discharged in 1945, he returned to Beaumont 
and, like his father before him, became a letter carrier for the 
United States Postal Service; he worked at the Tobe Hahn Station 
throughout his notable 35-year career in public service; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Sprott married the love of his life, Gladys 
Marie Harley, in 1947, and their rewarding marriage was richly 
blessed with three children, Oliver W. Sprott, Jr., LaRita Gail 
Sprott, and Alisa Danell Sprott; when his children were younger, 
Mr. Sprott enjoyed traveling with his family and attending sporting 
events; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman is a devoted congregant at 
St. James United Methodist Church and a valued member of Alpha Phi 
Alpha Fraternity and the Appomattox Club; and
	WHEREAS, Oliver Sprott has demonstrated outstanding 
patriotism in the service of his country, unfailing integrity in 
his work, and an inspiring dedication to his loved ones and his 
community, and it is a distinct pleasure to join his family and 
friends in honoring him at this special time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby warmly congratulate Oliver Wendell Sprott, Sr., 
on the joyous occasion of his 90th birthday and extend to him 
heartfelt best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Sprott as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.