SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Edith Geske of Chandler marked this
momentous occasion in her life on November 20, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Born in Dallas in 1920, Edith Geske grew up in
Hurst; she graduated from Riverside High School and went on to
attend beauty school; later, she earned a college degree in
Christian education; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Geske married her sweetheart, Eddie, and
they shared more than five decades together until his passing in
1997; over the years, she has had the pleasure of seeing her
family grow to include three children, five grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Geske supported her
husband in his work as a Baptist pastor who specialized in
establishing and revitalizing churches throughout the U.S.; in
addition to her ministry involvement, she found employment in
local offices and as a teacher; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Geske has been a valued resident of Chandler
for more than three decades; active in her community, she gave
generously of her time and talents to the Tyler Police Department
as a volunteer for over 10 years; at the age of 85, she
participated in the department's Citizens Police Academy, and
she was nicknamed "Annie Oakley" for her impressive performance
at the gun range; moreover, the police chief honored her with a
"Top Gun" award; and
WHEREAS, Edith Geske has witnessed a panorama of change
over the course of a century, and she has met life's challenges
and opportunities with dignity and grace, earning the deep
admiration of all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Edith Geske on the joyous
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. Geske 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 February 9, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate