SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 274
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to Hazel Ryder on the grand occasion of her 100th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Hazel Ryder was born on February 23, 1909; her
father was a frontiersman, and she was married to a Kansas City
socialite; and
WHEREAS, She is a beloved and esteemed resident of Life
Care Center of Plano, where she is noted for her courage, her
compassion for others, and her wise and engaging personality; and
WHEREAS, Hazel has lived a most interesting and creative
life over the span of a century; her many accomplishments include
skating with the Ice Capades; she was a member of Dallas Figure
Skating Association; and
WHEREAS, A 100th birthday is a wonderful event, and the
Texas Senate is pleased to join her family and friends in wishing
Hazel Ryder a wonderful birthday celebration; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize Hazel Ryder as a treasured citizen
of this state and extend to her congratulations on this special
day in her life; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
Shapiro
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate