TITLE: Recognizing Glenn Ratliff of Monahans on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Glenn Ratliff of Monahans on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Glenn Ratliff on the grand occasion of his 100th birthday; and WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a respected and admired resident of Monahans; and WHEREAS, Glenn Lafayette Ratliff was born January 30, 1911, in Coppell; he married Ophelia Wood on June 7, 1938, and the couple was blessed with four sons, Adair, John, Joe, and Dan, who have been a source of much pride and joy; and WHEREAS, A 1933 graduate of Baylor University, Mr. Ratliff supported the war effort during World War II by working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation; following the war, he returned to Monahans and resumed his career in the real estate and insurance industries; and WHEREAS, Mr. Ratliff played an important role in the area's growth as an owner of the Monahans Development Company and as a founding stockholder of the First National Bank of Monahans; along with one of his sons, he developed the Pecan Plaza Shopping Center, which serves local citizens and travelers alike; and WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practices his faith in his daily life, he is a member of First Baptist Church, where he has served faithfully as a deacon and behind-the-scenes leader; and WHEREAS, A beloved and cherished member of his community, he is noted for his courage, his compassion for others, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize Glenn Ratliff as a treasured citizen of Monahans and our state and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 100th birthday; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Uresti President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 24, 2011.