82R14071 JNC-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 1084
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Minnie Miles of Gardendale reached that
notable observance in her life on March 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born in Rockdale in 1911, Mrs. Miles was raised
along with 11 siblings on a farm, where she helped her father plow
the fields and learned the value of hard work at an early age; she
studied at St. Philip's College and became a member of the
institution's first graduating LVN class; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Miles shares a rewarding relationship with her
husband, John, and today, her loving family includes her daughter,
Marcie Roberts, as well as 4 stepchildren, 25 grandchildren, 19
great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A talented seamstress, Mrs. Miles owned and operated
her own dress shop; in addition, she served as a supply clerk during
a career with Kelly Air Force Base that spanned more than three
decades; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Miles has done much to
benefit her fellow residents; she has helped to organize a number of
worthwhile initiatives, including the local community center and
volunteer fire department, and she is a founding member and active
congregant of the Gardendale Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Minnie Miles is a source of tremendous inspiration,
and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well
lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who
are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby heartily congratulate Minnie Miles on her 100th
birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Miles as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.