H.R. No. 1745
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 100th birthday is indeed cause for celebration,
and Florence Terry McGinnis of Lake Jackson marked this significant
milestone in her life on March 25, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Born in Freeport in 1915, Flo McGinnis grew up with
five siblings and graduated from Freeport High School in 1933; she
married Michael McGinnis that same year, and the couple enjoyed
more than five decades together; they raised three sons, and today
the family includes 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 5
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, For a number of years, Mrs. McGinnis worked as a
dental assistant in Lake Jackson and as a hospital receptionist in
Freeport, and she and her husband later lived in Smithville; since
the death of Mr. McGinnis in 1985, Mrs. McGinnis divides her time
between her children's homes in Lake Jackson and Killeen; and
WHEREAS, This beloved centenarian attributes her longevity
to her love of chocolate, and she is well-known for her ready smile
and special ability to make everyone around her feel appreciated;
she is one of the founding members of First Baptist Church in Lake
Jackson, and she continues to be a valued part of the congregation;
and
WHEREAS, Blessed with the affection of a host of loved ones
and sustained by her strong faith, Florence McGinnis has gracefully
reached the century mark and continues to enrich the lives of all
who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Florence Terry McGinnis on her
100th birthday and extend to her warmest best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. McGinnis as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1745 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House