SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 307

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mildred H. Burnett on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and

WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of Fannin County; and

WHEREAS, Mildred H. Burnett was born March 11, 1911, at Prairie Point Community in Fannin County; she graduated from Windom High School in 1929 and attended East Texas State Teachers College before embarking on a 39-year career as an educator; and

WHEREAS, She married Noel Y. Burnett in 1934, and the couple enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage; they raised a son, Lanny Joe Burnett, who has been a source of much pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Burnett is a devout Christian and lifelong Southern Baptist who practices her faith in her daily life; she has taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school for more than 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of her long and rich life, she has borne witness to a century of momentous events; from the early days of radio to the emergence of the Internet, from biplanes to moon landings, through two world wars and 18 presidential administrations, she has shared her strength, her compassion, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize Mildred H. Burnett as a treasured citizen of our state and extend to her best wishes for a memorable 100th birthday; and, be it further

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

Deuell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 22, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate