82R14071 JNC-D

By: McClendon H.R. No. 1084

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly cause for celebration, and Minnie Miles of Gardendale reached that notable observance in her life on March 12, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Born in Rockdale in 1911, Mrs. Miles was raised along with 11 siblings on a farm, where she helped her father plow the fields and learned the value of hard work at an early age; she studied at St. Philip's College and became a member of the institution's first graduating LVN class; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Miles shares a rewarding relationship with her husband, John, and today, her loving family includes her daughter, Marcie Roberts, as well as 4 stepchildren, 25 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, A talented seamstress, Mrs. Miles owned and operated her own dress shop; in addition, she served as a supply clerk during a career with Kelly Air Force Base that spanned more than three decades; and

WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Miles has done much to benefit her fellow residents; she has helped to organize a number of worthwhile initiatives, including the local community center and volunteer fire department, and she is a founding member and active congregant of the Gardendale Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Minnie Miles is a source of tremendous inspiration, and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby heartily congratulate Minnie Miles on her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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