H.R. No. 1280
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Anna D. Velin of Axtell, who passed away on March 9, 2011, at the
age of 67; and
WHEREAS, A native of California, Anna Velin was born on
November 27, 1943, the oldest daughter of James and Anna Marsh; she
later moved to Texas and lived in the community of West for two
decades before making her home in Axtell; through the years, she
worked for a number of employers, and she was admired by many people
for her kind and generous nature; and
WHEREAS, Known affectionately as "Lollie," Ms. Velin was
devoted to her children, Cassandra, Penny, and Gerry, and she took
great pride in her granddaughters; and
WHEREAS, Anna Velin enjoyed a life that was rich in the
intangibles that matter most, and she is deeply missed by all those
who were privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Anna D. Velin and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
children, Penny Shriver and her husband, Don, and Gerry Velin and
his wife, Casie; to her grandchildren, Miranda Gatica, Mikayla
Shriver, Emily Velin, and Samantha Velin; to her sisters, Mary
Marsh Calvert, Theresa Ivo Bradshaw, and Regina Marsh Lucien and
Robbie Howland; to her brothers, Ralph Marsh and his wife, Linda,
Edward Marsh and his wife, Joani, Fred Marsh, and Steven Marsh and
his wife, Venetia; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Anna D.
Velin.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1280 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House