81R6858 SKA-D
By: Smith of Tarrant H.R. No. 466
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mazie Nell Crews Eden of Euless commemorated a
special milestone in her life with the celebration of her 80th
birthday on December 28, 2008; and
WHEREAS, The former Mazie Crews was born in 1928 at her
family's home in Grapevine; she went on to graduate from Texas State
College for Women and to teach music in Greenville; on June 22,
1951, she married Bobby Franklin Eden, after having met him on a
triple date; while Mr. Eden served on numerous boards and as mayor
pro tempore of the Euless City Council, Mrs. Eden was active in her
community as the North Euless Elementary School PTA president, and
she also played piano at First Baptist Church in Euless for 24
years; she and her husband nurtured a rewarding relationship for
nearly four decades before Mr. Eden's passing at age 63; and
WHEREAS, This beloved matriarch takes great pleasure in the
company of her family, which includes her three daughters, Terry
Nell Eden Ingram, Carrie Beth Eden Hubbard, and Rebecca Ann Eden
Evans, and her 3 sons-in-law, 13 grandchildren, and 4
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, this caring woman has enhanced
the lives of many, and she continues to bring joy and happiness to
all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Mazie Nell Crews Eden of Euless on her 80th
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. Eden as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.