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H.R. No. 1176
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, March 9, 2005, was truly a momentous day in the long
and happy life of Julia Odom of Gladewater, for on that day, she
celebrated her 110th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Having lived in three different centuries, Mrs. Odom
has witnessed many remarkable changes and marvels since her birth
in 1895, including the invention of the airplane and man's walk on
the moon, as well as the proliferation of the Internet and cell
phones; and
WHEREAS, This lovely Texan married William Eli Odom on
November 25, 1911, and has called Gladewater home since 1933, when
she and her husband arrived in the East Texas town to operate a
combination grocery store and gas station; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mrs. Odom has been blessed with
three children, five grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, four
great-great grandchildren, and seven great-great-great
grandchildren, and she takes great pride in her role as the beloved
matriarch of a warm and loving family; and
WHEREAS, Julia Odom is an inspiration to all who are
privileged to know her, and she has blessed the lives of countless
individuals with her generosity and kindness; it is indeed a
pleasure to recognize her at this time for 11 decades of life well
lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Julia Odom on her 110th 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. Odom as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hughes
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1176 was adopted by the House on April
29, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House