H.R. No. 1142
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, March 2013 was a special month for Geneva and Calvin
Ebner of Deweyville as March 19 marked their 63rd wedding
anniversary and March 17 was Mrs. Ebner's 81st birthday; and
WHEREAS, A native of China, Texas, the former "Ginny" Borque
married Cal Ebner in 1950, two days after she turned 18; through the
years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes
5 children, 12 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ebner worked as a maintenance mechanic for the
Houston Chemical Company in Beaumont for more than 30 years before
retiring in 1993, while Mrs. Ebner has been a dedicated homemaker;
together, they are respected members of their community who have
enhanced the lives of their fellow citizens in myriad ways; and
WHEREAS, The couple are longtime members of the First Baptist
Church of Deweyville, where Mr. Ebner teaches Sunday school and has
served as president of the deacon board, as Sunday school
superintendent, and as chair of the building committee; he has also
distinguished himself as chair of the Newton County Republican
Party since 1981, and he is president of the Newton County
Republican Club; in addition to supporting her family members in
their many endeavors, Mrs. Ebner enjoys quilting and making jelly;
and
WHEREAS, The 63 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Ebner
have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and
commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who
know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Ginny and Cal Ebner on their 63rd wedding
anniversary and congratulate Mrs. Ebner on her 81st birthday; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Ebner as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1142 was adopted by the House on April
10, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House