H.R. No. 2383

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly cause for celebration, and Oleta Faye Turner of Winnsboro reached that impressive milestone in her life on April 6, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Weighing a scant three pounds when she was born in 1913, she was not expected to live, but careful nurturing from her grandmother saved her life, and she has gone on not only to survive, but to thrive; and

WHEREAS, In 1927, she was joined in matrimony to Clyde Alton Turner, and they shared six decades together until his death in 1989; the couple were blessed with two children, Joan, who is now 82, and Tommy, who is 80, and Mrs. Turner is now the proud matriarch of a clan that includes many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, This indomitable woman continues to live on her own in a two-bedroom house and starts each morning with a cup of coffee, followed by her exercises; although her eyesight is no longer what it once was, she grows flowers and has a vegetable garden and continues to enjoy walking with friends; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Turner's energy, high spirits, and joie de vivre have surely attributed to her outstanding longevity, and she remains an inspiration and a source of delight to her many loving family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Oleta Faye Turner on her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

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

Hughes

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2383 was adopted by the House on May 22, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House