H.R. No. 191
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed a
cause for celebration, and Beatrice Conn is marking that notable
milestone in her life on September 28, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Beatrice Conn was born in Bristol, a small town in
Ellis County, in 1923; during her years in school, she was greatly
influenced by a number of her teachers, whose encouragement
motivated her to excel in her studies; other fond memories from her
youth include her selection for the cheerleading squad when she was
a junior and the honor she enjoyed of carrying the American flag
while leading the marching band; and
WHEREAS, In 1940, while still in high school, she met her
future husband, George, on a blind date arranged by friends; the
pair fell in love at first sight, and they were married in 1941,
shortly after her graduation; over the years, they became the proud
parents of two sons; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Conn found work as a secretary at the Ferris
Brick Company and then as an office manager for Marilyn Belt; after
the United States entered World War II, Mr. Conn enlisted in the
merchant marine and served on a number of ships until the end of
hostilities; within a short while of returning home, he was
inspired to enter the pastorate, and the ensuing years saw the
family move to various communities as he followed his calling;
while living in Myrtle Springs in Van Zandt County, Mrs. Conn took a
job at Terrell State Hospital, and she continued to work at the
facility until her retirement in 1987; and
WHEREAS, The couple later grew peas and tomatoes and had
success as merchants at the First Monday Trade Days in Canton; since
her husband's passing in 2003, Mrs. Conn has continued to draw
comfort from her strong religious faith and has widened her circle
of close friends; and
WHEREAS, Beatrice Conn has witnessed a panorama of change
during nine decades of life well lived, and her birthday offers a
fitting opportunity to remind her of the special place she holds in
the hearts of all of her loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Beatrice Conn on her
90th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Conn as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 191 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House