TITLE: Honoring Euodias Harris on her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Honoring Euodias Harris 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 Euodias Harris for joining this elite group; and WHEREAS, Born in Thrall on August 21, 1913, Mrs. Harris exchanged vows with John L. Harris on September 24, 1931, in McGregor; they subsequently moved to Marshall and raised three children, Barbara Atikinson, Norma Noah, and John Harris; today, she is the beloved matriarch of a fine family that has grown to include 7 grandchildren, Ruth, Jean, David, Shelly, Scott, Quentin, and Gerard, as well as 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan began teaching school during World War II, and her career choice influenced her children as they started their own professional lives; a gracious hostess, she welcomed students from Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi to her home for gatherings on numerous occasions, and she takes pride in cooking, canning, and sewing projects; and WHEREAS, Blessed with the affection of a host of loved ones, Mrs. Harris 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, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Euodias Harris on her 100th birthday and extend to her warmest wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Harris as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Paddie Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 73 was adopted by the House on July 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House