H.R. No. 2725
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Kelly Gatlin of Richardson is
commemorating that special milestone on July 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1911 in Cooke County, Mrs. Gatlin has lived a
rich and fulfilling life with years spent residing in both the city
and the country; she worked as a clerk for the U.S. Army and later
helped her husband, John Gatlin, with his barbershop in
Richardson's Custer Square; and
WHEREAS, After Mr. Gatlin's retirement in 1969, the couple
moved to a lake house near Quitman, where they often entertained
friends and family and where Mrs. Gatlin, following her husband's
example, developed a love of fishing; and
WHEREAS, A three-time cancer survivor, Mrs. Gatlin has not
only survived but has chosen to live life to the fullest, and at the
age of 97, she published a book, Shor Living, chronicling her
journey as a daughter, wife, friend, and Texan; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Gatlin is a source of inspiration and delight
to all who are privileged to know her, and it is indeed a pleasure to
honor her on a century of life well lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Kelly Gatlin on her 100th 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. Gatlin as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2725 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House