SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Christene Holley Cooper and Charlene Holley Chesshir
on the occasion of their 90th birthdays; and
WHEREAS, Christene and Charlene Holley were born May 31,
1927, to Johnnie Vanlandingham and Cleburne Casey Holley; the
family experienced some hard times when they were young, and, at
the age of 12, the identical twins came to live at the Hendrick
Home for Children in Abilene; and
WHEREAS, Charlene married James Chesshir in 1946, and the
couple raised five children; Christene was married the next year
to the late Stewart Cooper, and they raised four children;
together, they have been blessed with many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, They have lived through times and experienced
events that most people only know about through history books,
and there is much to be learned from the wisdom they have gained
over the years; and
WHEREAS, They recently came full circle to an important part
of their lives when they celebrated their 90th birthday at the
Hendrick Home for Children; Christene and Charlene are beloved
members of their respective communities, and they are known for
their ready laughter, their wise counsel, and their enthusiasm
for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend congratulations
to Christene Holley Cooper and Charlene Holley Chesshir on the
occasion of their 90th birthdays; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them
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 July 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate