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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Glenn Ratliff on the grand occasion of his 100th |
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birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for |
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his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a respected and |
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admired resident of Monahans; and |
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WHEREAS, Glenn Lafayette Ratliff was born January 30, |
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1911, in Coppell; he married Ophelia Wood on June 7, 1938, and the |
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couple was blessed with four sons, Adair, John, Joe, and Dan, who |
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have been a source of much pride and joy; and |
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WHEREAS, A 1933 graduate of Baylor University, Mr. Ratliff |
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supported the war effort during World War II by working for the |
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Federal Bureau of Investigation; following the war, he returned |
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to Monahans and resumed his career in the real estate and |
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insurance industries; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ratliff played an important role in the area's |
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growth as an owner of the Monahans Development Company and as a |
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founding stockholder of the First National Bank of Monahans; |
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along with one of his sons, he developed the Pecan Plaza Shopping |
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Center, which serves local citizens and travelers alike; and |
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WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practices his faith in his |
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daily life, he is a member of First Baptist Church, where he has |
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served faithfully as a deacon and behind-the-scenes leader; and |
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WHEREAS, A beloved and cherished member of his community, |
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he is noted for his courage, his compassion for others, and his |
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enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize Glenn Ratliff as a treasured |
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citizen of Monahans and our state and extend to him best wishes |
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for a memorable 100th birthday; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Uresti |
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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 January 24, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |