Bill Text: TX HR1244 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Mavis Elizabeth Eskew Pape on her 100th birthday.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-18 - Reported enrolled [HR1244 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1244-Introduced.html

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86R25223 BPG-D
By: Howard H.R. No. 1244

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Mavis Elizabeth Eskew Pape of Austin is
marking this momentous occasion in her life on April 17, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Born in Donie in 1919, the former Mavis Eskew is the
daughter of J. R. Eskew and Nina Linson Eskew, and she grew up with
six siblings; she graduated from Normangee High School, where she
played on the tennis team, before going on to attend The University
of Texas at Austin; on Christmas Eve, 1940, she married Melvin E.
Pape, and they became the proud parents of two sons, Mark and
Michael; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Pape enlisted in the U.S. Women's Air Corps
during World War II, and she served as a recruiting officer in
Bloomington, Indiana; in 1949, she completed her MBA at Indiana
University; she taught high school and adult education classes in
Dade County, Florida, for many years, and she was so beloved by her
students that some stayed in touch for decades and even visited her
in Texas following her return to her home state in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her family and her community, Mrs. Pape
supported her husband in his work as the first professional
director of the Austin Civic Theatre; she later became a staunch
champion of its successor organization, Zachary Scott Theatre; a
loyal fan of television's Ellen and Wheel of Fortune, she enjoys
watching both programs every day; and
WHEREAS, Mavis Pape is a source of tremendous inspiration,
and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well
lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who
are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mavis Elizabeth Eskew Pape 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. Pape as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.