TITLE: Honoring Ruby Lee Martin Beebe of Kermit on her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Honoring Ruby Lee Martin Beebe of Kermit on her 100th birthday.

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WHEREAS, The wisdom and experience of centenarians are a source of enduring inspiration, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor Ruby Lee Martin Beebe of Kermit for joining this elite group of Texans on April 29, 2013; and WHEREAS, The former Ruby Martin was born to George and Maggie Martin in South Bend, Texas, in 1913; she grew up in the company of two brothers and four sisters and came to understand the value and virtue of hard work at an early age; she helped her family to farm cotton and raise livestock and garden produce, and she learned to sew, quilt, cook, and can; her skill as a seamstress was widely recognized, and expectant mothers in the area treasured the baby clothes and quilts she made for them; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Beebe survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and later helped her family during the Great Depression by collecting pecans and fishing from the Brazos River; while still in school, she raised chickens and won a free trip to Fort Worth for her poultry entry at the Young County Fair; she also distinguished herself with her athletic ability and became a star on South Bend's championship basketball team; and WHEREAS, She met her husband, Paul Beebe, in 1930, and the couple shared more than six happy decades of marriage before his passing in 1992; over the years, they resided in New Mexico, as well as in Denver City and Kermit, Texas, as Mr. Beebe held a series of jobs with El Paso Natural Gas, and they raised three sons, Martin, Paul, and Claude, and a daughter, Alice; Mrs. Beebe's excellent cooking and baking skills were prized by her husband and children, and her German chocolate cake and chocolate chip cookies were special favorites; and WHEREAS, Respected for her generosity and her involvement in community activities, Mrs. Beebe took part in a variety of church functions in the towns where she lived, participating in Sunday school, Bible classes, and quilting groups; she also made it a point to support soldiers by sending care packages to those serving overseas; and WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Beebe's family has grown to include 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 29 great-great-grandchildren; blessed with their affection and sustained by her strong faith, she 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 House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Ruby Lee Martin Beebe 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. Beebe as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lewis Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1795 was adopted by the House on May 8, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House