SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Virginia Elizabeth Toole Reed of Paris
marked this momentous milestone in the company of family and
friends on May 21, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Born in Lovington, New Mexico, in 1917, the former
Virginia Toole moved to the Lone Star State as a child; she
graduated from Texas Technological College and began her career
teaching English literature; and
WHEREAS, She married Barrett "Buster" Reed, and they
became the parents of two daughters; while raising her children
in Lamesa, Mrs. Reed was active in many community activities, and
she both volunteered and worked for two Girl Scout councils; she
eventually resumed her career in education in Pecos, where she
taught English to classes composed primarily of Spanish-speaking
students; and
WHEREAS, Following her retirement in 1982, Mrs. Reed
settled in Paris and worked as a registered educational
diagnostician and professional counselor; she also gave
generously of her time and talents to numerous organizations,
among them the McCuistion Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, the
Paris Community Theatre, and Friends of the Paris Public Library;
uniting with other volunteers, she helped found the city's
chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and she was a member of the Paris
Noon Study Club, the Lamar-Delta Retired Teachers and School
Employees Association, the Girl Scout Council of Red River
Valley, and Delta Kappa Gamma; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Reed is a source of tremendous
inspiration, and in sharing the experience gained through a
century of life well lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom
that benefits all who are fortunate enough to know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Virginia
Elizabeth Toole Reed on her 100th 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. Reed as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 18, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate