H.R. No. 43

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly cause for celebration, and Loraine Swift Christian of Dallas is marking that momentous milestone in her life on October 4, 2021, to the delight of her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Born in 1921 to Johnnie and Birdie Mae Swift, the former Loraine Swift attended school in Dallas; she settled in the Westmoreland Heights neighborhood in 1964; and

WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Ms. Christian takes great pride in her children, Alvis, Evelyn, Patricia, and Larry; she is sustained in all her endeavors by a deep and abiding faith, and she has been a member of Gilgal Missionary Baptist Church for more than five decades; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Christian has traveled to numerous destinations, both within the U.S. and around the world, and she has especially enjoyed attending the Kentucky Derby; a woman of many talents, she has made her own clothes, as well as ceramics; and

WHEREAS, Loraine Christian is a source of joy and inspiration to all who are fortunate enough to know her, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor her for joining an elite group of Texans who can reflect on 100 years of life well lived; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Loraine Swift Christian on the occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Christian as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Crockett

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 43 was adopted by the House on October 14, 2021, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House