SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 494

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Julia "Judy" Ewell on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and

WHEREAS, This exemplary lady is well known for her charm and generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of our state; and

WHEREAS, Judy Ewell was born March 8, 1923, in Ellis County, the second-youngest of nine children born to Moravian immigrants Annie Buranik and John Horak; she learned the value of hard work at an early age by working with her family in the cotton fields; and

WHEREAS, She married Robert H. Ewell in 1947, and the couple enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage together; they raised three children, Robert, Cynthia, and John, and were blessed with five grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Ewell is widely known for her exceptional cooking and baking skills and is justifiably famous for her chocolate chip cookies and apple strudel; and

WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, she is noted for her courage, her enjoyment of caring for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Julia Ewell on her 90th birthday; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem 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 March 19, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate