85R19939 BPG-D By: Gutierrez H.R. No. 1248 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The 75th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed cause for celebration, and Patricia Lee Kilbane is marking this significant milestone in her life on April 29, 2017; and WHEREAS, Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1942, the former Patricia Ann Lee is the daughter of Thomas Edward Lee and Margaret Mary Garland Lee; she grew up in her hometown with seven brothers and three sisters; and WHEREAS, She graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati and taught in Montessori schools in Cleveland, Dallas, and San Antonio for 26 years; subsequently, she taught for 11 years in the North East Independent School District; and WHEREAS, On August 3, 1968, she was joined in matrimony to Michael Joseph Kilbane; the couple shared a rewarding relationship of 36 years before his passing in 2004; today, Mrs. Kilbane is devoted to a fine family that has grown to include seven grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Meeting life's challenges with resilience, optimism, and determination, Patricia Kilbane is an inspiration to many people, and she holds a special place in the hearts of all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Patricia Lee Kilbane on her 75th 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. Kilbane as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.