H.R. No. 1764
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jean Ann Ables-Flatt of Terrell has received a Best
of East Texas Award from a Lufkin-based publishing company for her
outstanding contributions toward the preservation of Kaufman
County history; and
WHEREAS, Bob Bowman, co-owner of Best of East Texas
Publishers, presented the award to Mrs. Ables-Flatt on April 7,
2009, during a meeting of the Terrell City Council; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ables-Flatt has been involved for more than two
decades in recovering, recording, and promoting local history, and
while pursuing those interests she has worked with a number of area
organizations; she is the longtime chair of the Kaufman County
Historical Commission, which under her leadership has won a
Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission
every year since 1995; in addition, she has served as director and
president of the Terrell Heritage Society (THS) and as historian
for First United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, The author of several booklets about local history
and of a regular feature in the THS newsletter, Mrs. Ables-Flatt has
also written and produced a play about a notable incident in the
city's past, and her theatrical flair helps her to make history come
alive for children when she portrays various historical figures for
them, dressed in period costumes; other avenues for sharing her
knowledge and enthusiasm include volunteering her skills as a
certified genealogical records specialist at the Riter C. Hulsey
Public Library, helping residents to trace the history of their
homes, and leading historic driving tours of the city; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her tireless commitment, a special
day was proclaimed in her honor in 1996, and she was appointed in
1999 to a six-year term on the Texas Historical Commission; and
WHEREAS, Jean Ann Ables-Flatt has devoted untold hours to
researching and preserving the history of a special corner of the
Lone Star State, and through her exceptional efforts, countless
citizens have gained a richer appreciation of their heritage; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jean Ann Ables-Flatt on her receipt
of a Best of East Texas Award from Best of East Texas Publishers and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Ables-Flatt as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Brown of Kaufman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1764 was adopted by the House on May
11, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House