SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 494
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Julia "Judy" Ewell on the grand occasion of her 90th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary lady is well known for her charm
and generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of our
state; and
WHEREAS, Judy Ewell was born March 8, 1923, in Ellis
County, the second-youngest of nine children born to Moravian
immigrants Annie Buranik and John Horak; she learned the value of
hard work at an early age by working with her family in the cotton
fields; and
WHEREAS, She married Robert H. Ewell in 1947, and the
couple enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage together; they
raised three children, Robert, Cynthia, and John, and were
blessed with five grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ewell is widely known for her exceptional
cooking and baking skills and is justifiably famous for her
chocolate chip cookies and apple strudel; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community,
she is noted for her courage, her enjoyment of caring for others,
and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Julia Ewell on her
90th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate