H.R. No. 698

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A 100th birthday is truly cause for celebration, and Dollie Howle of Quitman marked this momentous event in her life on December 9, 2006; and

WHEREAS, A native of Hopkins County and the eighth of 11 children born to her parents, Mrs. Howle moved to Wood County at the age of 10, and she has resided there for most of her life; and

WHEREAS, She is the widow of Terrell Howle, a farmer and Baptist preacher, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage until his passing; together they raised seven children, and while tending to her home and to her family, Mrs. Howle also worked the fields alongside her husband, never shying away from mending fences or taking on any other challenging task that needed to be done; and

WHEREAS, This beloved woman embraces life to the fullest; an accomplished pianist, she continues to enjoy fishing and playing bingo and dominoes, specifically "42," a game in which she seldom can be beat; she excels at quiltmaking as well, and she has created and given away many beautiful quilts through the years that are destined to become treasured family heirlooms; and

WHEREAS, With her wisdom, warmth, and good humor, Dollie Howle enriches the lives of her family and friends, and she remains an inspiration to all who know her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dollie Howle on her 100th birthday and extend to this remarkable Texan best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Howle as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Hughes

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 698 was adopted by the House on March 22, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House