SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 555
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Grace Post Wilson Farris on the grand occasion of her
90th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Well known for her charm and generous spirit,
Grace Farris is a revered longtime resident of Beeville; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 28, 1923, in Beechwood,
Pennsylvania, she is a member of the Greatest Generation; during
World War II, she assisted with the war effort through her work as
a welding inspector for torpedoes and warplanes and as a die cut
and press operator; and
WHEREAS, She married Arthur Farris, and the couple lived
the life of a military family, living at numerous naval bases
before settling at Naval Air Station Chase Field in Beeville,
where she raised their five children; she has been blessed with
six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Farris worked for many years in the
hospitality industry and is known throughout Beeville as the
"Salad Queen"; a beloved and respected member of her community, she
is noted for her courage, her compassion 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 commend Grace Post Wilson Farris on her
many achievements and extend to her best wishes for a memorable
90th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as a memento of this milestone in her life.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate