H.R. No. 2932

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A 90th birthday is an event truly worthy of recognition, and on June 8, 2007, twins Ella Simcik and Della Elzner are commemorating this occasion together; and

WHEREAS, The children of immigrants from Czechoslovakia, Miss Simcik and Mrs. Elzner were born in 1917 in Petronilla, and they both graduated from Corpus Christi High School; and

WHEREAS, Miss Simcik remained on the family farm on Oso Creek after earning her diploma; she cared for her parents until their deaths and continues to live at the homestead; Mrs. Elzner married in 1939 and became a schoolteacher; she later pursued college studies at Texas A&I University in Kingsville and graduated in the same class as her daughter; she raised eight children, and her family has grown to include 13 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, In their leisure time, Miss Simcik enjoys quilting and gardening, while Mrs. Elzner volunteers at her church; and

WHEREAS, The birthday of Miss Simcik and Mrs. Elzner provides a fitting opportunity to honor these delightful women, whose warmth, wisdom, and meaningful accomplishments have enriched the lives of countless people; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ella Simcik and Della Elzner on the occasion of their 90th birthdays and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness; and, be it further

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

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2932 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House