81R38792 JNC-D

By: Hughes H.R. No. 3078

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A 97th birthday is truly cause for celebration, and Faye Collier Campbell of Ore City marked this special day on February 25, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Born in 1912 in Altoona, Alabama, Faye Collier married D. S. Campbell, and the couple relocated to Texas in 1952; Mr. Campbell was a supervisor of Lone Star Steel and served Ore City as mayor, while Mrs. Campbell was a devoted housewife, lovingly raising her children, Virginia Cook, Janice Caldwell, Nancy Godsey, and the late Betty Pomeroy; instilled with a love of learning, her daughters have gone on to benefit countless young people as award-winning educators; and

WHEREAS, Faye Campbell is beloved in her community; a skilled gardener, she provides flowers to area hospitals, nursing homes, and the First Baptist Church, where she has been a valued member for more than half a century; she is also known far and wide for her delicious fried chicken, which she generously shares with those in need; and

WHEREAS, At nearly 100 years of age, Mrs. Campbell still drives, visiting nursing homes to take care of the sick and taking "old" people to the doctor; when she's not busy lending a hand, she enjoys spending time with her 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, who fondly know her as "Mama Faye"; and

WHEREAS, Faye Campbell is a source of wisdom, joy, and inspiration to all who have the good fortune to know her, and it is a pleasure to recognize her for 97 years of life well lived; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Faye Collier Campbell on her 97th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

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