SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 895
WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Betty Bob Stewart Massey of Fort Worth
is marking this significant milestone in her life on July 30,
2017; and
WHEREAS, In 1965, Mrs. Massey moved from Oklahoma to Fort
Worth with her husband, Claude, and their three children, Nelda,
Gary, and Nancy; she taught at Carter Park Elementary School and
then worked at J. T. Stevens Elementary until her retirement in
1987; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Massey's fine family has grown to include
eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; as a retired
elementary school teacher, she naturally taught each of them how
to write in cursive; and
WHEREAS, A breast cancer survivor, Mrs. Massey has
dedicated herself to helping others win the battle against the
disease, and she recently walked in the Susan G. Komen Race for
the Cure for the 25th time; for many years, she ran a 5K almost
every weekend, often taking home the first place trophy as the
only participant in her age category; she finally hung up her
running shoes at the age of 87 but remains very active; and
WHEREAS, Meeting life's challenges with resilience,
optimism, and determination, Betty Massey 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Betty Bob Stewart Massey on the
occasion of her 90th birthday and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mrs. Massey as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Burton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate