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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed |
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cause for celebration, and Laura Rogers Burks of Houston is |
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celebrating this momentous milestone in her life on September 29, |
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2017, to the delight of her family and friends; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Palestine in 1917, Mrs. Burks is the |
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daughter of Pearl Martin and Robert Hogan Sr.; today, she is the |
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cherished matriarch of a very large family that includes 6 |
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children, 19 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 12 |
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great-great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of a historic century, Mrs. Burks |
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has witnessed a panorama of change; the wisdom and experience that |
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she has gained are a remarkable resource, and by meeting life's |
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challenges with resilience, optimism, and determination, she has |
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won the admiration and affection of innumerable people; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family and loyal friends, |
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Laura Burks has long been a source of joy to all who share in the |
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richness of her life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Laura Rogers |
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Burks on the occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her |
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sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Burks as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |