Bill Text: TX HR401 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 401 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Lolete Bales Ratliff of Killeen on her 100th birthday.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-08 - Reported enrolled [HR401 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR401-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 401



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed a
	special occasion, and Lolete Bales Ratliff of Killeen is marking
	this significant milestone in her life on February 9, 2013; and
	WHEREAS, Born in 1913, the former Lolete Bales grew up in
	Llano County in the community of Lone Grove, where her farming and
	ranching family settled as pioneers around 1880; she excelled in
	tennis and competed in doubles tennis at the state UIL
	championship, and she also demonstrated musical talent as a
	self-taught pianist; after attending the county high school, she
	studied at Mary Hardin Baylor College; and
	WHEREAS, She married Joe Ratliff of Llano in February 1938,
	and while he was serving at Kelly Airfield during World War II, the
	couple lived in San Antonio, where Mrs. Ratliff attended beauty
	college; they became the proud parents of a daughter, Alberteen
	"Tina" Ratliff, whom they named after Mrs. Ratliff's beloved
	brother; and
	WHEREAS, Following the war, the Ratliffs returned to Llano,
	and Mrs. Ratliff established a beauty salon there; she continued to
	enjoy music and shared that love with her daughter, who would go on
	to teach music in the Killeen Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Ratliff was widowed in 1977; she continued to
	live independently in Llano until the age of 90, when she moved to
	Killeen to be closer to her daughter; today, the former beautician
	is still known for her impeccable appearance; she delights in
	playing 42 with friends, bidding recklessly and always achieving
	her mark; in addition, she likes to add to her owl collection; Mrs.
	Ratliff counts herself fortunate in having inherited good genes,
	and she can also attribute her longevity to her reliably sunny
	outlook; and
	WHEREAS, Lolete Ratliff is a source of wisdom and inspiration
	to all who are fortunate enough to know her, and as her family and
	friends gather to celebrate the many ways in which she has enriched
	their lives, it is indeed a pleasure to join in honoring this
	cherished centenarian; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Lolete Bales Ratliff on the
	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. Ratliff as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Aycock

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	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 401 was adopted by the House on
	February 28, 2013, by a non-record vote.

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	Chief Clerk of the House