SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 555
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Grace Post Wilson Farris on the grand occasion of her
	90th birthday; and
	WHEREAS, Well known for her charm and generous spirit,
	Grace Farris is a revered longtime resident of Beeville; and
	WHEREAS, Born on January 28, 1923, in Beechwood,
	Pennsylvania, she is a member of the Greatest Generation; during
	World War II, she assisted with the war effort through her work as
	a welding inspector for torpedoes and warplanes and as a die cut
	and press operator; and
	WHEREAS, She married Arthur Farris, and the couple lived
	the life of a military family, living at numerous naval bases
	before settling at Naval Air Station Chase Field in Beeville,
	where she raised their five children; she has been blessed with
	six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Farris worked for many years in the
	hospitality industry and is known throughout Beeville as the
	"Salad Queen"; a beloved and respected member of her community, she
	is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her
	enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, hereby commend Grace Post Wilson Farris on her
	many achievements and extend to her best wishes for a memorable
	90th birthday; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her as a memento of this milestone in her life.
	Zaffirini
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 27, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate