SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 273
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Elease Edwards on the joyous occasion of her 100th
birthday, on February 23, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Elease Edwards was born in Rains County, Texas, on
February 23, 1911; she was the fourth of six girls born to Anna
and Frank Edwards; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Miss Edwards has been
dedicated to her work as a caretaker for others; she was a
longtime nursing assistant at hospitals and nursing homes, and
she has consistently been a source of strength to members of her
family; and
WHEREAS, She attended the birth of each of her 14 nieces
and nephews and has given them, as well as her grandnieces and
grandnephews, her love and support throughout their lives; a
tireless worker, she continues to drive her 15-year-old niece to
her high school on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS, Miss Edwards stays in good physical shape by
walking, and her favorite hobby is working on word puzzles; over
the course of her life, she has experienced world events that
most of us only read about in history books; and
WHEREAS, Elease Edwards is always cheerful and quite the
optimist, and she is noted for her generous nature, her courage,
and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize Elease Edwards as a treasured
citizen of our state and extend to her congratulations on the
occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in her
honor.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 15, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate