TITLE: Congratulating Ross Mallette of Lake Fork on his 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ross Mallette of Lake Fork on his 100th birthday.

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WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan truly merits special recognition, and Ross Mallette of Lake Fork marked this notable milestone on January 6, 2013; and WHEREAS, Born in 1913 in Nebraska, Mr. Mallette was raised on farms there and in Minnesota and Iowa; in 1936, he married Helen Overman, with whom he shared many happy years, and his family has since grown to include children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Up until World War II, Mr. Mallette managed three Iowa farms and saw them through the Great Depression; he took up welding during the war, repairing B-17 airplanes at the Sioux City air base in Iowa, and later worked in a variety of occupations, including welding, construction, sales, and school maintenance; he retired in 1977; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mallette resided in Arkansas for a time before moving to Texas; since 2005, he has lived in Lake Fork with his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Cary Collins; and WHEREAS, The wisdom and experience of centenarians are a source of enduring inspiration, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor Ross Mallette for having joined an elite group of Texans who can claim 100 years of meaningful achievements and wonderful memories; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ross Mallette on his 100th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Mallette as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1084 was adopted by the House on April 3, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House