TITLE: Congratulating Laura Ann Ransom of Denver City on the occasion of her 105th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Laura Ann Ransom of Denver City on the occasion of her 105th birthday.

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WHEREAS, The 105th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed a special occasion, and Laura Ann Ransom of Denver City is celebrating this milestone with family and friends on April 16, 2013; and WHEREAS, Born in Atoka, Oklahoma, in 1908, the former Laura Rutherford is the daughter of Benson and Sidney Jane Rutherford; she spent her early years in central and western Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, She was joined in matrimony to Clyde Ransom, and the couple became the proud parents of a daughter, Ovella; later, Mrs. Ransom experienced the joy of welcoming into her family a granddaughter and grandson; and WHEREAS, For many years, she and her husband owned and operated Ransom Photography Studio in Hobart, Oklahoma; they later retired from the business and moved to Pampa, Texas; following the death of her husband, Mrs. Ransom lived for a time in Memphis, Texas, and in 2004, she moved to Denver City to be near family members; and WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Ransom is a treasured resident of the Shinnery Oaks Community, where she generously shares her wealth of fascinating memories with others; she participates in a morning exercise class, and on Sunday afternoons, she delights in visits from area church choirs; while her failing eyesight has kept her from such favorite activities as knitting and crocheting, she takes great pleasure in singing along to hymns and getting her nails done; and WHEREAS, Laura Ransom has witnessed a panorama of change over the course of more than a century, and through her faith, wisdom, and experience, she 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 congratulate Laura Ann Ransom on the occasion of her 105th 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. Ransom as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. King of Hemphill Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1346 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House