H.R. No. 695 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A century of joyful memories and meaningful accomplishments is truly reason to celebrate, and on March 6, 2009, one very special Texan, Edith Schulze Stromberg, will do just that as she observes the 100th anniversary of her birth; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Stromberg was born in 1909 to Augusta Dietert Schulze and Herman Schulze; she grew up on Split Rock Farm near Kerrville, where she made special memories swimming in the Guadalupe River, attending parties, and spending time with family; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Tivy High School in 1927, Mrs. Stromberg earned her bachelor's degree from the Texas State College for Women in Denton and relocated to Austin to teach home economics with AISD; in 1934, she married her beloved husband, R. E. Stromberg, in a ceremony held at her family farm; and WHEREAS, The granddaughter of Kerrville pioneers Christian and Rosalie Dietert, Mrs. Stromberg is proud of her distinctive Lone Star heritage, and through the years she has honored her legacy by cherishing family letters and photos; and WHEREAS, Over the course of the past century, Edith Stromberg has brought happiness into the lives of all those fortunate enough to share in her love and friendship, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring her for 100 years of life well lived; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Edith Schulze Stromberg on 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. Stromberg as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hilderbran ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 695 was adopted by the House on March 4, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House