H.R. No. 2612 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Carolyn Evanson of Irving commemorated a special milestone in her life on May 14, 2011, when she celebrated her 80th birthday; and WHEREAS, Born in 1931, Mrs. Evanson attended Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she majored in journalism; she has shared 54 years of marriage with Phillip Evanson, a retired Church of Christ preacher; and WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Evanson's close-knit family includes two children, Lynn and Paul, and seven grandchildren; in addition to spending time with her loved ones, she enjoys reading and beadwork; and WHEREAS, Carolyn Evanson is an inspiration to all those who have the good fortune to know her, and her 80th birthday offers a welcome opportunity to remind her of the special place she holds in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Carolyn Evanson on the joyous occasion of her 80th 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. Evanson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Branch ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2612 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House