H.R. No. 778
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 96th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Naomi Ghormley of Pasadena is marking
that significant milestone in her life on March 16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ghormley was born in 1913 and moved to Texas
from Oklahoma with her husband and family in the late 1930s, first
living in Texas City before settling in the Pasadena area; she has
been a community resident for 70 years and has witnessed many
changes and tremendous growth in her town during that time; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable Texan served as the postmaster for
the first post office in Golden Acres, which she operated out of her
family home; after Golden Acres became a part of Pasadena, she
worked at other city post offices until her retirement in 1972; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ghormley enjoyed a rewarding marriage with her
husband, Dwight, before his passing in 1980; the couple raised six
children, Charles, Cecil, Judy, Barbara, Bennett, and Allen, and
the Ghormley family has since grown to include 16 grandchildren, 27
great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, An avid traveler during her retirement years, Mrs.
Ghormley has visited all 50 states as well as Canada and Mexico; and
WHEREAS, For nearly a century, Naomi Ghormley has brought
happiness into the lives of all those fortunate enough to share in
her love and friendship, and she may reflect with pride on 96 years
of life well lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Naomi Ghormley on the joyous occasion of
her 96th 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. Ghormley as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Legler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 778 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House