SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 863
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Paula Hardy on the occasion of the recent publication
of her memoir, Paula's Story; and
WHEREAS, Paula Hardy was born prematurely in June of 1956
and diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth; she was not expected
to live more than three days, and doctors informed her mother
that, if she did survive, she would suffer from developmental
delays and blindness; and
WHEREAS, Paula is now 60 years old; her eyesight and
intellect are fully intact, and she lives happily at the Hilltop
Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kerrville; although
she has undergone countless surgeries and has never been able to
walk, she has built a fulfilling life of purpose and has brought
light into the lives of countless people; and
WHEREAS, Paula's memoir chronicles 60 joyful years of hope
and perseverance; the author recounts growing up with the loving
support of her mother and of her stepfather, who adopted Paula in
1969; and
WHEREAS, Paula has had many memorable experiences in her
life, and since moving to Hilltop Village almost a decade ago,
she has developed a close group of cherished friends who fill her
days with parties, dinner excursions, shopping trips, and
matinee movies; and
WHEREAS, Paula is a beloved member of her community, and
she thoroughly enjoys welcoming new residents and getting to know
them as neighbors and friends; her memoir is sure to engage
readers and to inspire them to truly live life to the fullest;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize Paula Hardy as a treasured citizen
of this state and congratulate her on the publication of Paula's
Story; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate