H.R. No. 998

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may serve to comfort the loved ones of Montie Belle Seals of Waco, who died on March 7, 2011, at the age of 92; and

WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Montie Seals was born in Lorena on February 21, 1919; she answered her nation's call to duty with service in the U.S. Army during World War II; following her return to civilian life, she enjoyed a 40-year career as a beautician, retiring in 1989; and

WHEREAS, Joined in marriage to Horrace E. Seals in 1986, she and her husband shared a rewarding relationship until his passing; Mrs. Seals was a valued congregant of North Waco Baptist Church, and she also held membership in the Vickery Chapter No. 1039 of the Order of the Eastern Star; and

WHEREAS, Montie Seals lived a caring and purposeful life, and she will forever be remembered with great affection by all who were privileged to share in her love and friendship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Montie Belle Seals and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her brother, David Meier, and his wife, Jan; to her sister, Joyce Altemore; to her aunt, Edna Anderson; to her niece, Dawn Meier Rusek, and her husband, John; to her son, Melvin Day, and his wife, Karen; to her granddaughter, Michelle Smith, and her husband, Terry; to her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Montie Belle Seals.

Anderson of McLennan

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 998 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 7, 2011.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House