TITLE: Congratulating Jerry Lou Haddock of Houston on her 90th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jerry Lou Haddock of Houston on her 90th birthday.

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WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed cause for celebration, and Jerry Lou Haddock of Houston is marking this significant milestone in her life on April 4, 2025; and WHEREAS, Born in 1935 to Ellen Brice and Major Regis Brice in Washington, Pennsylvania, the former Jerry Lou Brice grew up as the oldest of five children; after World War II, her father's military career took the family to Long Island, New York, Alaska, and Ohio; she met the love of her life, Robert Haddock, when they became next-door neighbors at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; three months later, as her family was preparing to move to France, the couple eloped to Florida, where they married on September 6, 1956; and WHEREAS, In Florida, Mrs. Haddock founded a Girl Scout troop, and she volunteered with the Brevard Hospital Guild; as a member of the Brevard Junior League, she and her best friend established the Castaways Resale shop to support the organization's good works; and WHEREAS, Following their move to Houston, Mrs. Haddock supported her husband for many years in his work as a precinct chair, taking charge of snacks; as a lifelong Republican, she has voted in countless elections since the Eisenhower administration, and she enjoys following politics; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Haddock shared a fulfilling marriage of more than five decades until his passing in 2011; devoted to her family, Mrs. Haddock takes great pride in her three children, her nine grandchildren, and her great-grandson, and she delights in preparing for holiday gatherings with her loved ones; and WHEREAS, Meeting life's challenges with resilience, optimism, and determination, Jerry Lou Haddock holds a special place in the hearts of her family and friends, and she is a continuing source of inspiration to all who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry Lou Haddock on the joyous occasion of her 90th 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. Haddock as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gerdes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 694 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House