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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 100th birthday is truly cause for celebration, and |
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Dollie Howle of Quitman marked this momentous event in her life on |
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December 9, 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Hopkins County and the eighth of 11 |
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children born to her parents, Mrs. Howle moved to Wood County at the |
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age of 10, and she has resided there for most of her life; and |
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WHEREAS, She is the widow of Terrell Howle, a farmer and |
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Baptist preacher, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage until |
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his passing; together they raised seven children, and while tending |
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to her home and to her family, Mrs. Howle also worked the fields |
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alongside her husband, never shying away from mending fences or |
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taking on any other challenging task that needed to be done; and |
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WHEREAS, This beloved woman embraces life to the fullest; an |
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accomplished pianist, she continues to enjoy fishing and playing |
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bingo and dominoes, specifically "42," a game in which she seldom |
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can be beat; she excels at quiltmaking as well, and she has created |
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and given away many beautiful quilts through the years that are |
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destined to become treasured family heirlooms; and |
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WHEREAS, With her wisdom, warmth, and good humor, Dollie |
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Howle enriches the lives of her family and friends, and she remains |
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an inspiration to all who know her; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dollie Howle on her 100th birthday |
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and extend to this remarkable Texan best wishes for continued |
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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. Howle as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |