81R4952 BPG-D
By: Davis of Harris H.C.R. No. 60
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Evelyn Ruth Werlein of Houston is
reaching this important milestone on January 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A native of Seattle, Washington, the former Evelyn
Storey was born on January 29, 1909; her parents were Salvation Army
officers, and she lived in many cities across the country during her
youth before finally choosing Houston as her home when she was in
her early 20s; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Werlein was joined in matrimony to Judge Ewing
Werlein in 1935, and they became the parents of Kittredge, Elaine,
and Ewing Werlein, Jr.; this devoted wife and mother eventually
welcomed five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren into the
family; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a lovely voice, Mrs. Werlein sang a
number of times with the Houston Symphony Orchestra; additionally,
her performances of a familiar Irish ballad became so popular that
she won the nickname "the Danny Boy Girl"; and
WHEREAS, This woman of great faith is a valued longtime
member of First United Methodist, where she has served in myriad
capacities; for many decades, she was the featured contralto
soloist at the church, and the beautiful needlepoint that adorns
the altar chairs and the kneeling rails is a tribute to her
dedication as well as to her artistry; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Werlein has contributed greatly to the lives
of her family and many friends through her grace and loving nature,
and she continues to inspire all who are privileged to know her;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Evelyn Ruth Werlein on the joyous occasion of
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. Werlein as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.