Proc. 2010-04 Linda Sue Sweaks Byrd Day 10-01-09PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS Linda Sue Sweaks Byrd was an integral part of the community of Huntsville for many
years, and well -known and loved by many friends and family members here; and
WHEREAS Linda Sue Sweaks Byrd came to Huntsville from Hearne, and worked at the Huntsville
Public Library until retiring, sharing her love of books with the public and especially
children; and
WHERFA,S Linda Sue Sweaks Byrd always had an avid interest in and was an important part of the
election process in Huntsville and Walker County, and was a tireless volunteer and
researcher; and
WHEREAS Linda Sue Sweaks Byrd was a proud and involved member of the American Legion
Auxillary, and promoted and supported the programs and activities of Sam Houston Post
95, often crocheting for charity; and
WHEREAS Linda Sue Sweaks Byrd was a gardener of children, friends and family, tending them with
as much heart as she did her pets and plants; and
WHEREAS Linda Sue Sweaks Byrd was born this day in 1947, in Galveston, Texas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BEI'THEREBYPROCLAU0D, by the power vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
October s, 2009
be declared: "Linda Sue Sweaks Byrd Days'
in the City of Huntsville and call upon our citizens to join in the celebration of the
life of Linda Sue Sweaks Byrd and acknowledge her special contributions to our
community.
PROCT,ArMF.DAND SIGNED this the 1st day of October, 2009.
J. Turner, Mayor