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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 96th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly |
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cause for celebration, and Naomi Ghormley of Pasadena is marking |
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that significant milestone in her life on March 16, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Ghormley was born in 1913 and moved to Texas |
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from Oklahoma with her husband and family in the late 1930s, first |
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living in Texas City before settling in the Pasadena area; she has |
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been a community resident for 70 years and has witnessed many |
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changes and tremendous growth in her town during that time; and |
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WHEREAS, This remarkable Texan served as the postmaster for |
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the first post office in Golden Acres, which she operated out of her |
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family home; after Golden Acres became a part of Pasadena, she |
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worked at other city post offices until her retirement in 1972; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Ghormley enjoyed a rewarding marriage with her |
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husband, Dwight, before his passing in 1980; the couple raised six |
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children, Charles, Cecil, Judy, Barbara, Bennett, and Allen, and |
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the Ghormley family has since grown to include 16 grandchildren, 27 |
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great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, An avid traveler during her retirement years, Mrs. |
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Ghormley has visited all 50 states as well as Canada and Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, For nearly a century, Naomi Ghormley has brought |
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happiness into the lives of all those fortunate enough to share in |
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her love and friendship, and she may reflect with pride on 96 years |
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of life well lived; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Naomi Ghormley on the joyous occasion of |
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her 96th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for |
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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. Ghormley as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Legler |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 778 was adopted by the House on March |
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19, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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