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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 555
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Grace Post Wilson Farris on the grand occasion of her |
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90th birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, Well known for her charm and generous spirit, |
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Grace Farris is a revered longtime resident of Beeville; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on January 28, 1923, in Beechwood, |
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Pennsylvania, she is a member of the Greatest Generation; during |
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World War II, she assisted with the war effort through her work as |
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a welding inspector for torpedoes and warplanes and as a die cut |
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and press operator; and |
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WHEREAS, She married Arthur Farris, and the couple lived |
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the life of a military family, living at numerous naval bases |
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before settling at Naval Air Station Chase Field in Beeville, |
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where she raised their five children; she has been blessed with |
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six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Farris worked for many years in the |
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hospitality industry and is known throughout Beeville as the |
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"Salad Queen"; a beloved and respected member of her community, she |
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is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her |
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enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend Grace Post Wilson Farris on her |
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many achievements and extend to her best wishes for a memorable |
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90th birthday; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as a memento of this milestone in her life. |
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Zaffirini |
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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 March 27, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |