TITLE: Congratulating Magdalen Wiatrek of Kenedy on her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Magdalen Wiatrek of Kenedy on her 100th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly reason to celebrate, and Magdalen Wiatrek of Kenedy marked that special milestone on April 8, 2013; and WHEREAS, Magdalen Wiatrek was born in 1913 to John and Pauline Lyssy in Falls City, and she attended school there; she married Louis Wiatrek at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on February 12, 1935, and the couple became the parents of seven children, Alvin, Chester, Gilbert, Pete, Mary Rose, Casper, and Eugenia; and WHEREAS, A devoted mother and homemaker, Mrs. Wiatrek spent most of her life on the couple's farm in southern Wilson County; she continued to work the land after Mr. Wiatrek's untimely death in 1952; and WHEREAS, In addition to her other responsibilities, Mrs. Wiatrek enjoyed sewing, tending her garden, and canning fruits and vegetables; she was a volunteer at the annual Falls City Picnic until her 84th birthday and a valued and active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church for many years; and WHEREAS, Today Mrs. Wiatrek takes great pride in a family that has grown to include 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Over the course of the past century, Magdalen Wiatrek has brought joy into the lives of all those fortunate enough to share in her love and friendship, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring her for 100 years of life well lived; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Magdalen Wiatrek on 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. Wiatrek as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Cortez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1900 was adopted by the House on May 15, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House