SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 976

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Ed Olson on the occasion of his 95th birthday; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished World War II veteran is well known for his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a respected and admired citizen of Georgetown; and

WHEREAS, Ed Olson was born May 16, 1918, to Swedish immigrants Anton and Anna Olson; he had moved from his family's farm between Hutto and Taylor to study business in San Antonio when he met Ruth Cleveland; they married in June of 1941 and enjoyed nearly 70 years of marriage together; and

WHEREAS, At the onset of World War II, Mr. Olson enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps; after training to fly B-17 bombers, he was assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron, 384th Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force, and deployed to Europe, where he flew numerous missions over France and Germany; and

WHEREAS, A beloved and esteemed member of his community, he is noted for his courage, his compassion for others, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Ed Olson on his many achievements and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 95th birthday celebration; and, be it further

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

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 15, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate