SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 810
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and E. Arlene Lobdell of Mineola is
marking this momentous occasion in her life on June 2, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Born to George and Gertrude Helberg in Bowling
Green, Ohio, in 1919, the former Arlene Helberg grew up as the
fourth of 11 children; she married Vern Lobdell on December 14,
1935, and they became the proud parents of four children,
Caroline Jane, Alfred Leroy, Vern Allen, and Edwin Richard; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lobdell devoted herself to raising her
children while also working outside the home; she was employed as
a salesperson at Gregg's department store, and she earned her
real estate license; despite all her responsibilities, she found
time to can her own produce and sew items for her house and
children; and
WHEREAS, A Texas resident for more than four decades,
Mrs. Lobdell moved to the state following her husband's
retirement; the couple shared a rewarding marriage of 64 years
until his passing in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Lobdell is the cherished matriarch of
a fine family that has grown to include 14 grandchildren, 17
great-grandchildren, and a number of great-great-grandchildren;
she continues to live independently and enjoys reading a wide
range of books, going to church, and playing bridge two or three
times a week; in addition, she delights in taking annual July
road trips to attend family reunions in Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with the affection of a host of loved ones
and sustained by her strong faith, Arlene Lobdell has gracefully
reached the century mark and continues to enrich the lives of all
who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate E. Arlene Lobdell on the
occasion of 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. Lobdell as an expression of high regard by 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 May 22, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate