82R23944 MGR-D
By: Morrison H.R. No. 1606
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 90th birthday is truly cause for celebration, and
Bette-jo Simpson Buhler of Victoria is commemorating that memorable
milestone in her life on May 2, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born in Olympia, Washington, the former Bette-jo
Simpson grew up in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Seattle, Washington;
though she ultimately settled in the Lone Star State, her love for
her native home still draws her to spend summers at her second
residence in Hayden Lake, Idaho; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Buhler graduated from Annie Wright Seminary and
earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Washington; she
married Frank S. Buhler, Jr., in 1942, and through the years the
couple welcomed five children into their family; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of the Victoria community, Mrs.
Buhler has shared her time with a number of worthwhile initiatives;
supporting the local Junior League and symphony, she is also active
in the Associated Republicans of Texas, Texas State University
System Foundation, and Court of Six Flags of Victoria; in addition,
she is working to develop a satellite office for The University of
Texas Medical Branch Texas Transplant Center as well as a campus for
a four-year university; and
WHEREAS, With the passage of another year, Bette-jo Buhler
may reflect with pride on her wide-ranging accomplishments and on
the many significant contributions she has made in behalf of her
fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bette-jo Simpson Buhler on the
joyous occasion of her 90th birthday and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Buhler as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.