Bill Text: TX HR644 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Joe Bezner of Lindsay on his 100th birthday.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-22 - Reported enrolled [HR644 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR644-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 644

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Joe Bezner of Lindsay marked this
momentous milestone in his life on February 11, 2019, to the delight
of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 11, 1919, Joe Bezner came of age
during World War II and served his country in the United States Army
for more than five years; he was a member of the 36th Division for
much of that time, and he was involved in the Salerno invasion in
Italy; trained as a medic, he performed a wide variety of tasks,
from writing prescriptions to assisting in lifesaving surgeries;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bezner was eventually posted to the hospital at
the Port of Embarkation in New Orleans, and he was appointed manager
of a clinic; he met his future wife, the former Anna Mae Herbert,
while living in Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, On October 21, 1945, Mr. Bezner completed his
military service; he embarked on a career in the insurance industry
and operated an agency, retiring once at 65 and again at 82; today,
he attends mass as often as possible at St. Peter's Catholic
Church, where he served for 15 years as a sacristan; a widower, he
is surrounded by the love and affection of his many children, and he
continues to take care of his own laundry and cooking, even making
pecan chocolate candy for his doctors; he also enjoys the
occasional trip to Walmart; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with the affection of a host of loved ones
and sustained by his strong faith, this admired member of the
Greatest Generation has gracefully reached the century mark and
continues to enrich the lives of all who are fortunate enough to
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joe Bezner on his 100th birthday
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Bezner as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 644 was adopted by the House on March
21, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House