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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 85th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly |
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cause for celebration, and Oscar Beasley of San Antonio is marking |
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this noteworthy milestone in his life on July 31, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, A proud military veteran, Mr. Beasley spent 20 years |
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as a communications specialist in the U.S. Air Force and attained |
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the rank of technical sergeant; after returning to civilian life in |
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1973, he went on to pursue a second career as a schoolteacher in the |
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San Antonio Independent School District, a vocation to which he |
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brought a deep commitment and an inexhaustible enthusiasm; he |
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retired from full-time teaching in 1988 but continued to work as a |
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substitute until 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Beasley is blessed with the love and support of |
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his wife of nearly 65 years, Ruth Beasley, and their two children; |
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sustained as well by his deep faith, he is a valued member of Grace |
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First Baptist Church, where he formerly served as an usher, and he |
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has contributed to his community through his 15-year involvement in |
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the Cellular on Patrol program and through his work as a board |
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member of the Meadow Village Neighborhood Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Oscar Beasley is an inspiring role model to many, |
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and his 85th birthday offers a fitting opportunity to honor him for |
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his exemplary career, his devoted service to his country and his |
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community, and the cherished place he holds in the hearts of his |
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friends and loved ones; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Oscar Beasley |
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on his 85th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Beasley as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |