TITLE: Congratulating Merle Truesdell of San Angelo on her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Merle Truesdell of San Angelo on her 100th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Merle Truesdell of San Angelo celebrated her 100th birthday on January 2, 2025, to the great delight of her family and friends; and WHEREAS, The former Merle Murphy was born in Breckenridge in 1925; she lived in Iraan in Pecos County as a teenager, and her first job was working in the school cafeteria during her senior year of high school; and WHEREAS, On June 30, 1943, this beloved woman exchanged wedding vows with Tom Truesdell in Sheffield; he was drafted the following year, entered the U.S. Navy, and was stationed in San Diego and Oakland during World War II; Mrs. Truesdell traveled by train from West Texas to visit her husband in California, and later in the war, she lived with her mother in Tulsa, Oklahoma; there, she took tremendous pride in her contributions as a "Rosie the Riveter" through her dedicated work at a bomber plant; and WHEREAS, Merle and Tom Truesdell raised four children, Lois Nell, Thomas Lee, Mary Beth, and Lisa, and the couple shared 43 happy years together before his passing in 1986; today, Mrs. Truesdell is the matriarch of a fine family that has grown to include 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; over the years, she has instilled in her children and grandchildren the enduring values of faith and kindness as well as a sure sense of right and wrong; her favorite hobbies have included sewing clothes and quilts, and today she enjoys time spent with friends and neighbors, taking in the beauty of sunsets and sunrises; and WHEREAS, A source of wisdom and inspiration, Merle Truesdell has witnessed a panorama of change during a historic century, and her 100th birthday offers a welcome opportunity for her loved ones to acknowledge the special place she holds in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Merle Truesdell 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. Truesdell as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Darby Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 74 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House