H.R. No. 815
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Carl Fisher of Midland is reaching that
impressive milestone on March 19, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1909 in Maryville, Missouri, to Jesse and
Maude Fisher, Carl Fisher gained a lifelong love of learning from
his father, who was both a skilled mechanic and an avid reader; Mr.
Fisher later earned a degree in social studies with a minor in music
from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College; and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation, Mr. Fisher got a job in a
small town in Michigan, teaching social studies as well as
directing the choir and the annual school play; and
WHEREAS, It was during this period that he was joined in
marriage to his college sweetheart, Betty, and the couple enjoyed a
long and loving relationship until her death in the 1980s; and
WHEREAS, At the beginning of their life together in Michigan,
Mr. and Mrs. Fisher were blessed with two children, Patricia and
Jack; with a young family to support, Mr. Fisher changed careers,
taking a job with the Gulf Oil Company and working in Tulsa,
Seminole, Durango, Billings, and Salt Lake City; and
WHEREAS, In the 1960s, he was transferred to Gulf's Midland
division, where he worked in a number of positions and retired in
1975 as section supervisor in the Comptroller Department; and
WHEREAS, Carl Fisher has witnessed many changes in the past
century, but the blessings of inspiring parents, a loving wife and
children, and many wonderful friends have remained constant sources
of strength and wisdom, and he may indeed reflect with pride on all
that he has experienced during a full and generous life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Carl Fisher of Midland on the
occasion of his 100th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes
for a meaningful and memorable celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Fisher as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 815 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House