SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 295
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing Mogiaree Chastain Richardson on the grand occasion
of her 99th birthday on February 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mogiaree Chastain was born February 25, 1910, in
the town of LaFayette in Upshur County, Texas; she and her late
brother, Elzy, were the children of Ethel Gertrude McIntyre and
John Alexander Chastain; and
WHEREAS, Mogiaree is the great-granddaughter of James A.
Chastain and Susanna Chastain, who arrived in Texas in 1872; with
the exception of six months, Mogiaree has spent her entire life
in LaFayette, Gilmer, and Pittsburg, Texas; and
WHEREAS, She moved to Pittsburg in the late 1920s, where
she worked at the Piggly Wiggly and served as a manager at
Davenport's department store; she was also a clerk for her father
when he was a justice of the peace; and
WHEREAS, Mogiaree married Bryant Roscoe "Rich" Richardson
on September 19, 1945; Rich served his country as a lieutenant
commander in the United States Navy during World War II and was a
superintendent of schools in Gilmer; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady who is known for her warmth and
sense of humor, Mogiaree is cherished as a special treasure in
the hearts of her family members and friends; and
WHEREAS, Beloved for her endearing and engaging
personality, Mogiaree is noted for living each day to the
fullest, and over the years, she has consistently been a source
of strength and much joy to others; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Mogiaree's birthday, relatives,
friends, and visitors from out of state are gathering to show
their affection and celebrate with her; the gathering is taking
place on February 28 at one of Mogiaree's favorite places to
dine, the Catfish King in Mount Pleasant; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby congratulate Mogiaree Chastain Richardson on
the occasion of her 99th birthday and extend to her best wishes
for a joyous celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Mogiaree Chastain Richardson.
Eltife
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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