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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 101st birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed |
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cause for celebration, and John L. Oden of Houston is marking this |
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special event on July 16, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in 1906, Mr. Oden has led a life of |
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distinguished service to others; he has given of his time and |
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talents to the United Board of Missions and Center for Christian |
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Service, and he has been a champion for the retired and the elderly |
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through his work as a "senior" intern with United States Senator |
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Lloyd Bentsen; named the Port Arthur Senior Citizen of the Year, he |
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has further advocated for this special population as an appointee |
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to the State White House Conference on Aging by the South East Texas |
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Regional Planning Commission; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran of the Texas State Guard, Mr. Oden has been |
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widely recognized for his efforts, earning commendations from the |
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Jefferson County Criminal District Attorney's Office, the Texas |
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Departments of Aging, Human Resources, and Public Welfare, and the |
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Jefferson County Civil Defense Program; and |
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WHEREAS, Highly regarded by all who know him, Mr. Oden has |
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built a life that is remarkably rich in accomplishments and |
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meaningful service to others, and it is a pleasure to honor him on |
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101 years of life well lived; 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 John L. Oden on the joyous occasion |
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of his 101st birthday and extend to him 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 Mr. Oden as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |