H.R. No. 438
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Irene Hirt of Midland marked this
momentous milestone in her life on January 4, 2017, in the company
of family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born in Cameron in 1917, to parents of German
descent, she grew up on a cotton farm with her twin sister and six
other siblings; she married the love of her life, Edward Hirt, in
San Angelo on September 27, 1938, and the couple moved to Midland in
1961; and
WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Hirt is the treasured matriarch of a
fine family that has grown to include 3 daughters, Glenda, Joanne,
and Irene, and 2 sons-in-law, Hugh and George, as well as 9
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 11
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hirt enjoys playing dominoes, listening to
classic country music, and sharing stories, including her
recollections of singer Ernest Tubb in the days before he became
famous; when asked the secret to longevity, the chocolate-chip
aficionado reveals that "A nap and cookie a day keep the doctor
away"; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family and admiring friends,
Irene Hirt has long been a source of joy to all who are fortunate
enough to know her, and it is a pleasure to honor her for having
joined an elite group of Texans who can look back on 100 years of
life well lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Irene Hirt on her 100th 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. Hirt as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 438 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House