SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 274

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Hazel Ryder on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and

WHEREAS, Hazel Ryder was born on February 23, 1909; her father was a frontiersman, and she was married to a Kansas City socialite; and

WHEREAS, She is a beloved and esteemed resident of Life Care Center of Plano, where she is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her wise and engaging personality; and

WHEREAS, Hazel has lived a most interesting and creative life over the span of a century; her many accomplishments include skating with the Ice Capades; she was a member of Dallas Figure Skating Association; and

WHEREAS, A 100th birthday is a wonderful event, and the Texas Senate is pleased to join her family and friends in wishing Hazel Ryder a wonderful birthday celebration; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby recognize Hazel Ryder as a treasured citizen of this state and extend to her congratulations on this special day in her life; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.

Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate