SR483 - Recognizing Don Graves on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 483          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Don Graves on the grand occasion of his 100th   birthday; and          WHEREAS, Born in Detroit on May 3, 1925, this   distinguished military veteran served the nation honorably   during World War II as a member of the United States Marine   Corps; he is noted for his warmth and generosity, his   unwavering faith, and his dedication to duty, and he is a   respected and admired citizen of Fort Worth; and          WHEREAS, Inspired to serve his country by President   Roosevelt's speech in 1941 following the attack on Pearl Harbor,   Don enlisted in the United States Marine Corps upon reaching the   age of 17; he was trained as a flamethrower operator and   valiantly defended the Allied Forces on the front lines of the   historic Battle of Iwo Jima, and he concluded his military   service with the rank of corporal in 1946; and          WHEREAS, Don followed through on the prayer he made on the   beach of Iwo Jima, and after the war's end and his return to   civilian life, he began attending worship services and studying   the Bible; he found great fulfillment in this pursuit, and he   went on to study theology and became a minister in the 1970s; he   faithfully served as a minister for 32 years, and he has   continued to serve others by sharing his story and his faith as a   speaker and guest at numerous events and gatherings; and          WHEREAS, Don was joined in devoted marriage with Rebecca   Graves, his beloved late wife, and they were blessed with 70   years together; she wasasourceofencouragementandsupportto   him throughout his ministry and in all things, and they were   blessed with children who enriched their lives immeasurably; and          WHEREAS, Don Graves has witnessed many remarkable and   historic events over the course of his lifetime, and there is   much to be learned from the wisdom he has gained over the years;   he is now celebrating his 100th year of life, and the achievement   of this extraordinary milestone is indeed an occasion for much   rejoicing among all who have been privileged to share in his   life; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize Don Graves as a treasured citizen   of the Lone Star State and extend to him sincere gratitude for his   sacrifice and patriotic service and best wishes on the occasion   of his 100th birthday; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   him as a memento of this special day.     Hancock             ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 5, 2025.             ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate             ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate