H.R. No. 1408


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Josephine Hadley celebrated her 70th birthday on April 20, 2005, and this significant milestone offers a fitting opportunity to recognize this esteemed woman; and WHEREAS, Born Josephine Elois Davis in New Orleans on April 20, 1935, she married her childhood sweetheart, Thomas Hadley, and moved to San Antonio, where she raised five children: Thomas, Sylvia, Timothy, Rosalind, and David; and WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Hadley has served as treasurer of R.O.B.B.E.D. and helped organize the neighborhood watch program in the Willow Park/Coliseum area; and WHEREAS, For more than 25 years, Mrs. Hadley was the first lady of Willow Park Christian Church, serving alongside her husband, who was the pastor; today, she serves as chairman of the board and treasurer and is responsible for the church's finances; and WHEREAS, Josephine Hadley is a role model for young and old alike, and her continuing service in support of her fellow citizens has rightfully earned her the respect and admiration of her family, friends, and neighbors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby honor Josephine Hadley on the occasion of her 70th birthday and extend best wishes to her for many more years of happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Hadley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. McClendon ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1408 was adopted by the House on May 13, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House