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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 636
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WHEREAS, The 85th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly |
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cause for celebration, and Wanda Collins of Arlington is marking |
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that significant milestone in her life on April 27, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on that date in 1924, Wanda Collins grew up |
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during the Great Depression, the youngest of five children; she |
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went on to earn her real estate and brokerage licenses and enjoy a |
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long and successful real estate career, including owning and |
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managing several of her own properties; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Collins is the proud mother of three |
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daughters, Deborah Catherine, Cynthia Elaine, and Pamela Gayle, |
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and the devoted wife of Samuel Benton Collins, who fought |
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heroically in World War II; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, she continues to impress others with her |
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famous flaky pie crust, and she remains a dedicated member of |
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Trinity United Methodist Church; in addition, she takes great |
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pleasure in the company of her grandchildren, Emily Caroline, |
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Nathan Edward, Carri Ann, and Justin Runnels, and her |
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great-grandchildren, Nicole Lynn, Sierra Samantha, and Natalie |
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Elizabeth; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected and admired by all who know her, Wanda |
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Collins has demonstrated remarkable dedication, diligence, and |
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initiative throughout her life, and it is a pleasure to join with |
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her family and friends in recognizing her 8-1/2 decades of life |
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well lived; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate Wanda Collins on the occasion |
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of her 85th 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. Collins as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Davis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 16, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |