SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 976
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ed Olson on the occasion of his 95th birthday; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished World War II veteran is well
known for his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a
respected and admired citizen of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, Ed Olson was born May 16, 1918, to Swedish
immigrants Anton and Anna Olson; he had moved from his family's
farm between Hutto and Taylor to study business in San Antonio
when he met Ruth Cleveland; they married in June of 1941 and
enjoyed nearly 70 years of marriage together; and
WHEREAS, At the onset of World War II, Mr. Olson enlisted
in the United States Army Air Corps; after training to fly B-17
bombers, he was assigned to the 545th Bombardment Squadron, 384th
Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force, and deployed to Europe, where
he flew numerous missions over France and Germany; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and esteemed member of his community,
he is noted for his courage, his compassion for others, and his
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 Ed Olson on his many achievements and
extend to him best wishes for a memorable 95th birthday
celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard 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 15, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate