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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The wisdom and experience of centenarians are a |
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source of enduring inspiration, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor |
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Euodias Harris for joining this elite group; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Thrall on August 21, 1913, Mrs. Harris |
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exchanged vows with John L. Harris on September 24, 1931, in |
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McGregor; they subsequently moved to Marshall and raised three |
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children, Barbara Atikinson, Norma Noah, and John Harris; today, |
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she is the beloved matriarch of a fine family that has grown to |
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include 7 grandchildren, Ruth, Jean, David, Shelly, Scott, Quentin, |
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and Gerard, as well as 13 great-grandchildren and 3 |
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great-great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan began teaching school during |
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World War II, and her career choice influenced her children as they |
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started their own professional lives; a gracious hostess, she |
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welcomed students from Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi to her |
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home for gatherings on numerous occasions, and she takes pride in |
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cooking, canning, and sewing projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with the affection of a host of loved ones, |
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Mrs. Harris has gracefully reached the century mark and continues |
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to enrich the lives of all who are fortunate enough to know her; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Euodias |
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Harris on her 100th birthday and extend to her warmest wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Harris as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |