H.R. No. 74
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Merle Truesdell of San Angelo celebrated her 100th
birthday on January 2, 2025, to the great delight of her family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, The former Merle Murphy was born in Breckenridge in
1925; she lived in Iraan in Pecos County as a teenager, and her
first job was working in the school cafeteria during her senior year
of high school; and
WHEREAS, On June 30, 1943, this beloved woman exchanged
wedding vows with Tom Truesdell in Sheffield; he was drafted the
following year, entered the U.S. Navy, and was stationed in
San Diego and Oakland during World War II; Mrs. Truesdell traveled
by train from West Texas to visit her husband in California, and
later in the war, she lived with her mother in Tulsa, Oklahoma;
there, she took tremendous pride in her contributions as a "Rosie
the Riveter" through her dedicated work at a bomber plant; and
WHEREAS, Merle and Tom Truesdell raised four children, Lois
Nell, Thomas Lee, Mary Beth, and Lisa, and the couple shared 43
happy years together before his passing in 1986; today,
Mrs. Truesdell is the matriarch of a fine family that has grown to
include 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2
great-great-grandchildren; over the years, she has instilled in her
children and grandchildren the enduring values of faith and
kindness as well as a sure sense of right and wrong; her favorite
hobbies have included sewing clothes and quilts, and today she
enjoys time spent with friends and neighbors, taking in the beauty
of sunsets and sunrises; and
WHEREAS, A source of wisdom and inspiration, Merle Truesdell
has witnessed a panorama of change during a historic century, and
her 100th birthday offers a welcome opportunity for her loved ones
to acknowledge the special place she holds in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Merle Truesdell 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. Truesdell as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Darby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 74 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House