SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1008
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
pleasure in recognizing Ruby Howell, who recently participated
in a graduation ceremony at Madisonville High School at the age
of 86, after having earned her diploma a year ago; and
WHEREAS, Known affectionately as Miss Ruby to her teachers
and fellow students, Ruby reluctantly left school at age 14 to
help provide for her family when her father became ill; and
WHEREAS, Now married to her third husband, Ruby has been
blessed with two children, seven grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; over the
years, she held on to the dream of earning a high school diploma,
and at the urging of her current husband, she returned to school
to achieve her goal; and
WHEREAS, Despite her surprise at the change in name from
arithmetic to mathematics and the imposition of the essay form on
her natural storytelling abilities, Ruby flourished as a
student, and her determination to earn her diploma has inspired
all those who know her; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Howell has shown that age is no barrier to
learning, and it is truly fitting that she be recognized for her
exemplary and exceptional achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby congratulate Ruby Howell on earning her high
school diploma and participating in her graduation ceremony at
the age of 86 and extend to her best wishes for continued success
in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of highest esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate