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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 105th birthday is truly cause for celebration, and |
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on February 28, 2007, Rosa Woodard Rich of Houston will mark this |
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milestone in her long life; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Navasota in 1902, Mrs. Rich has lived |
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through a remarkable period in history, witnessing two World Wars, |
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the Great Depression, and desegregation as well as the advent of |
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numerous technological advances, including such things as running |
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water, electricity, and telephones in private homes across the |
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country; and |
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WHEREAS, This lovely woman has been a valued resident of |
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Houston's Fifth Ward community since 1941; a retired nurse, she has |
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been a member of Pinecrest Presbyterian Church for 75 years and |
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takes great pride in her daughter, Joyce Rich Owens, and her many |
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nieces and nephews; and |
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WHEREAS, Over a span of 10 and a half decades, Mrs. Rich's |
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love and encouragement have touched the hearts of many, and her |
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presence in their lives is a cherished blessing; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby warmly congratulate Rosa Woodard Rich on the |
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joyous occasion of her 105th birthday and extend to her best wishes |
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for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Rich as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |